Oh, God! (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1977, Oh, God! is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Carl Reiner, running about 98 minutes. “Anybody who could turn Lot's wife into a pillar of salt, incinerate Sodom and Gomorrah and make it rain for forty days and forty nights has got to be a fun guy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.
Who’s in it. Oh, God! stars John Denver as Jerry Landers, George Burns as God, Teri Garr as Bobbie Landers and Donald Pleasence as Doctor Harmon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Oh, God! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $41.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oh, God! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oh, God! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oh, God! (1977)?
- In US, Oh, God! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oh, God! worth watching?
- Oh, God! holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oh, God!?
- Oh, God! stars John Denver, George Burns, Teri Garr, Donald Pleasence and Ralph Bellamy.
- When was Oh, God! released?
- Oh, God! was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.