Oh Heavenly Dog (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1980, Oh Heavenly Dog is a comedy, thriller, fantasy and crime film directed by Joe Camp, running about 103 minutes. “An adult tail of murder, mystery, and forbidden love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Browning is a PI with a bad cold, who's sent to investigate a case by a mysterious client. He stumbles across the body of a young woman and is stabbed to death, and when he wakes up in heaven, they tell him he's "marginal material," and they can only decide on his final destination through one last assignment: to go back and solve his own murder. As a dog. A cute fluffy little dog (Benji). Undaunted, Browning begins to investigate the case as best he can around his canine disabilities (dialing the phone presents a special challenge) to solve the murders, save the girl, and see justice done.
Who’s in it. Oh Heavenly Dog stars Benjean as Benji a.k.a Browning (as Benjean), Chevy Chase as Browning, Jane Seymour as Jackie and Omar Sharif as Bart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Oh Heavenly Dog has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oh Heavenly Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oh Heavenly Dog tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oh Heavenly Dog change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oh Heavenly Dog worth watching?
- Oh Heavenly Dog holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, fantasy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oh Heavenly Dog?
- Oh Heavenly Dog stars Benjean, Chevy Chase, Jane Seymour, Omar Sharif and Robert Morley.