The Heavenly Kid

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

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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Featured Audience Ratings

  • 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!

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