Sound. Vision. Possibility.
Heaven Can Wait poster

FILM

Heaven Can Wait (1943)

Film · 1943 · 112 min · NR · Comedy · Romance · Fantasy

He believed in Love… Honor… and Obey – That Impulse!

Spoiled playboy Henry van Cleve dies and arrives at the entrance to Hell, a final destination he is sure he deserves after living a life of profligacy. The devil, however, isn't so sure Henry meets Hell's standards. Convinced he is where he belongs, Henry recounts his life's deeds, both good and bad, including an act of indiscretion during his 25-year marriage to his wife, Martha, with the hope that "His Excellency" will arrive at the proper judgment.

Directed by Ernst Lubitsch

Starring Don Ameche, Gene Tierney, Charles Coburn, Marjorie Main, Laird Cregar, Spring Byington, Allyn Joslyn, Eugene Pallette

See it in your cinema ＋▷ Watch trailer

Release dates in the United States

In cinemas13 August 1943
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical releaseNot listed
First release anywhere5 August 1943

Dates come from TMDB and can change. The digital date is the first rental, purchase or streaming date and does not confirm a launch on a particular service; the physical date does not confirm a Blu-ray or 4K edition. Both are often added closer to release.

Every release in the United States this month · digital · physical

Where to watch in the United States

Subscription streaming

Rent

Buy

Check viewing options

Availability data by JustWatch via TMDB. Offers and catalogues change often.

More like this

Build the room for it

Plan the screen size, seating and speaker layout for Heaven Can Wait in the free 3D design studio, or ask the Advisor which sound format suits your room.

Open the design studio Try Immersion

Planning a screen? Try the free screen size calculator, projector throw calculator or Dolby Atmos room check.