Heaven Tonight (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, Heaven Tonight is a drama and music film directed by Pino Amenta, running about 95 minutes. “Rock legends aren't made. They're born.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film covers the conflict between a father and his son both being musicians. The father is the leader of a band making rock-music from the 60s but his son becomes a star of techno-pop music.
Who’s in it. Heaven Tonight stars John Waters as Johnny Dysart, Rebecca Gilling as Annie Dysart, Kim Gyngell as Baz Schultz and Guy Pearce as Paul Dysart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Heaven Tonight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heaven Tonight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heaven Tonight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heaven Tonight (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heaven Tonight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heaven Tonight worth watching?
- Heaven Tonight holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heaven Tonight?
- Heaven Tonight stars John Waters, Rebecca Gilling, Kim Gyngell, Guy Pearce and Sean Scully.
- When was Heaven Tonight released?
- Heaven Tonight was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.