Heaven Is a Playground (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1991, Heaven Is a Playground is a drama film directed by Randall Fried, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. On Chicago's South Side, too many kids get their one shot in life at the wrong end of a gun. But Byron Harper is determined to change all that with a dream called basketball. His hottest player, Truth, has a chance to turn pro, but first Harper has to tackle two major obstacles: Truth's drug problem and his ambitious, crooked sports agent. Enter Zack Telander, a promising young attorney who has given up his small-town law practice. He's spending a summer in the city playing pick-up basketball games and re-thinking his future. Harper asks for his help, but first Zack has to prove himself at hoops.
Who’s in it. Heaven Is a Playground stars Nigel Miguel as Casey Caldwell, Nigel Miguel as Casey Caldwell, Victor Love as Truth Harrison and Bo Kimble as Matthew Lockhart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Heaven Is a Playground has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heaven Is a Playground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heaven Is a Playground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heaven Is a Playground (1991)?
- In US, Heaven Is a Playground is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heaven Is a Playground worth watching?
- Heaven Is a Playground holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heaven Is a Playground?
- Heaven Is a Playground stars Nigel Miguel, Nigel Miguel, Victor Love, Bo Kimble and D. B. Sweeney.
- When was Heaven Is a Playground released?
- Heaven Is a Playground was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.