Pennies from Heaven (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Pennies from Heaven is a drama, romance and music film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 108 minutes. “There's a world on both sides of the rainbow where songs come true and every time it rains, it rains...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Great Depression, a sheet music salesman seeks to escape his dreary life through popular music and a love affair with an innocent school teacher.
Who’s in it. Pennies from Heaven stars Steve Martin as Arthur, Bernadette Peters as Eileen, Jessica Harper as Joan and Vernel Bagneris as The Accordion Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Pennies from Heaven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.2M 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 Pennies from Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pennies from Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pennies from Heaven (1981)?
- In US, Pennies from Heaven 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 Pennies from Heaven worth watching?
- Pennies from Heaven holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pennies from Heaven?
- Pennies from Heaven stars Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Jessica Harper, Vernel Bagneris and John McMartin.
- When was Pennies from Heaven released?
- Pennies from Heaven was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.