Closer to Heaven (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, Closer to Heaven is a drama film directed by Park Jin-pyo, running about 121 minutes. “Her love opens a new world for him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A funeral director meets a man who has been battling Lou Gehrig's disease since he was young. The two fall in love and hope for a cure that can keep him alive.
Who’s in it. Closer to Heaven stars Kim Myung-min as Baek Jong-woo, Ha Ji-won as Lee Ji-soo, Nam Neung-mi as Ju Okyeon and Im Ha-ryong as Bak Geunsuk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Closer to Heaven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Closer to Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Closer to Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Closer to Heaven (2009)?
- In US, Closer to Heaven is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Closer to Heaven worth watching?
- Closer to Heaven holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Closer to Heaven?
- Closer to Heaven stars Kim Myung-min, Ha Ji-won, Nam Neung-mi, Im Ha-ryong and Seo Hyo-rim.
- When was Closer to Heaven released?
- Closer to Heaven was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.