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6.3/10
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In order to earn his wings and get into heaven, a hip guardian angel is handed the task of watching over a lonely high school boy who needs guidance on how to fit in.In order to earn his wings and get into heaven, a hip guardian angel is handed the task of watching over a lonely high school boy who needs guidance on how to fit in.In order to earn his wings and get into heaven, a hip guardian angel is handed the task of watching over a lonely high school boy who needs guidance on how to fit in.
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- 1 win
William Kerwin
- Suburbaner
- (as Rooney Kerwin)
Donna Rosea
- Boulevard Girl
- (as Donna Rosae)
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- TriviaThe subway used in the film is the MARTA system in Atlanta, Georgia.
- GoofsCable clearly attached to back of the car Lenny was driving after it crashes into the canyon floor at the end of the movie. You can also see this effect at the beginning of the film during the first crash.
- SoundtracksHeart Of Love
Written by Roxanne Seeman, Billie Hughes, Marcella Detroit (as Marcy Levy)
Performed by Jamie Bond
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Heartfelt, sentimental, 80s teen comedy
There were a lot of great flicks that came out in the mid to late 80s. Many of them (most directed by John Hughes) went down as classics. Others were overlooked and underrated. Some became sleeper hits (John Cusack flicks) and still get heavy play in my VCR, especially during the Summer. "Heavenly Kid", however, is one of my faves that not too many people have heard of.
It's a pretty straight forward story that could have been lifeless, but struck an emotional chord with me due to the acting and the sentimental value of the whole thing. It's also a great father-son story done from a different and original take.
Bobby is your typical badass, black leather jacket wearing, cigarette smoking, drag racing, babe magnet who is killed in a game of chicken. This happens within the first five minutes of the movie and the next thing you know, Bobby is on the train to heaven. Upon getting there, he's presented with a small problem. They won't let him in unless he plays guardian angel and gets his wings. So it's back to earth for Bobby.
He's sent back approximately seventeen years later to help a young geek get his life straight and to give the kid a little self-esteem.
This is a wholly enjoyable film that anyone can enjoy. Although, some may complain that the ending is predicatable, they would be disappointed if it ended any other way.
It's a pretty straight forward story that could have been lifeless, but struck an emotional chord with me due to the acting and the sentimental value of the whole thing. It's also a great father-son story done from a different and original take.
Bobby is your typical badass, black leather jacket wearing, cigarette smoking, drag racing, babe magnet who is killed in a game of chicken. This happens within the first five minutes of the movie and the next thing you know, Bobby is on the train to heaven. Upon getting there, he's presented with a small problem. They won't let him in unless he plays guardian angel and gets his wings. So it's back to earth for Bobby.
He's sent back approximately seventeen years later to help a young geek get his life straight and to give the kid a little self-esteem.
This is a wholly enjoyable film that anyone can enjoy. Although, some may complain that the ending is predicatable, they would be disappointed if it ended any other way.
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- Jun 6, 2001
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Teen Angel
- Filming locations
- Peachtree Center MARTA Station, Atlanta, Georgia, USA(subway and escalator scenes)
- Production company
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,852,271
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,614,225
- Jul 28, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $3,852,271
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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