The Heavenly Kid (1985)

25% of critics liked it
(8 reviews)
57% of users liked it
(6,363 ratings)

Ever since the "Topper" movies made ghosts likeable and helpful, films like The Heavenly Kid have taken up the theme with varying degrees of success. In this version of life after death, Bobby (Lewis Smith) is a teen who dies in a drag race as he goes over a cliff. He then enters a curious "mass… More Ever since the "Topper" movies made ghosts likeable and helpful, films like The Heavenly Kid have taken up the theme with varying degrees of success. In this version of life after death, Bobby (Lewis Smith) is a teen who dies in a drag race as he goes over a cliff. He then enters a curious "mass transit" system that will not take him "uptown" until he returns back to earth and gains a little more virtue. And so Bobby is assigned the thankless task of converting Lenny (Jason Gedrick) into a self-confident individual who can date women without fear (not exactly on a par with bringing peace to the world, but this is a teen movie). There are some twists and turns along the way, though nothing shakes up the status quo or ventures beyond the already imagined. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By: Cary Medoway
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

In Theaters: Jul 26, 1985 Wide
On DVD: Nov 15, 2005

Critic Reviews

David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...repetitious and surprisingly dull...
Scott Weinberg, DVDTalk.com
Worthy of attention from only the staunchest of '80s archivists.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
A gem as memorable as your first attempt at lacing your own shoes. One to be treasured.
Fred Topel, About.com
Classic '80s movie. What happened to these actors? Can't believe that was Malcolm's mom.

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AJ V

A predictable, familiar, old story, but like Back to the Future, says something about the 80s. Mostly this movie is entertaining, and I liked it.
Leo L

Great!

Cast

            Lewis Smith as Bobby

            Jason Gedrick as Lenny

            Richard Mulligan as Rafferty

            Jane Kaczmarek as Emily

            Mark Metcalf as Joe

            Beau Dremann as Bill McIntyre

            Stephen Gregory as Fred Gallo

            Nancy Valen as Melissa

            Anne Sawyer as Sharon

            Lynne Griffin as Waitress

            Rooney Kerwin as Suburbanite

            Will Knickerbocker as Max

            Donna Rosae as Boulevard Girl

            Christopher Greenbury as Man Eating Hot Dog

            Bill Ash as Older Official

            Harold Bergman as Mr. Finlay

            Kevin L. Clarit as Grease Jockey

            Lit Connah as Bag Lady

            T.R. Durphy as Drug Dealer

            Debra Gallagher as Plain Girl

            Barney Johnston as Platform Official

            Stacy Koolick as Student

            Jody Sharlow as Surfer

            David Stidham as Slick Salesman

            Scott Stone as Frank

            Chad Wiggins-Grady as Jerry

            Willie Woods as Vendor
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The Heavenly Kid (1985)

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