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Made in Heaven

Made in Heaven

12,000 babies will be born in the United States today. Two will already have fallen in love.

19876.51h 43m

Overview

Deceased drifter Mike arrives in Heaven and quickly falls for newborn soul Annie, soon to start her assignment on Earth. When Annie leaves, Mike follows.

Directed by Alan Rudolph
Written by Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon
Produced by Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans, David Blocker
Box OfficeBudget: $13.0MRevenue: $4.6M

Top Cast

Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton

Mike Shea / Elmo Barnett

Kelly McGillis

Kelly McGillis

Annie Packert / Ally Chandler

Maureen Stapleton

Maureen Stapleton

Aunt Lisa

Ann Wedgeworth

Ann Wedgeworth

Annette Shea

James Gammon

James Gammon

Steve Shea

Mare Winningham

Mare Winningham

Brenda Carlucci

Don Murray

Don Murray

Ben Chandler

Tim Daly

Tim Daly

Tom Donnelly

David Rasche

David Rasche

Donald Summer

Amanda Plummer

Amanda Plummer

Wiley Foxx

Themes & Keywords

heaven

About Made in Heaven

Made in Heaven is a romance, comedy, drama, fantasy film released in 1987 exploring themes of heaven. Directed by Alan Rudolph, it stars Timothy Hutton, Kelly McGillis, Maureen Stapleton. Deceased drifter Mike arrives in Heaven and quickly falls for newborn soul Annie, soon to start her assignment on Earth. When Annie leaves, Mike follows.

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