A Place in Heaven (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2013, A Place in Heaven is a drama film directed by Yossi Madmoni , running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. A young officer returns to his base after a daring mission. The cook's assistant, a religious Holocaust survivor, is envious of him. He believes that there is a place in heaven reserved for the brave officer who endangers his life for the sake of his Jewish brethren. The officer, in the spirit of the Zionist ethos, is secular and a non-believer. At the moment, he is so hungry that, for a plate of shaksuka, he is prepared to sign a contract transferring his secured place in heaven to the cook. Some forty years later, the present time of the movie, the tables have turned - the officer, now a retired general, is on his death bed in the hospital. His son who, to his father's horror, has found religion, is in a race against time. Before his father dies, he has to find that cook's assistant who, forty years earlier, bought his place in heaven. If and when he finds him, the son has to nullify the contract. If he doesn't, his father will go to hell.
Who’s in it. A Place in Heaven stars Alon Abutbul, Sasha Agronov, Michael Aloni and Gabi Amrani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Place in Heaven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Place in Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Place in Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Place in Heaven (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Place in Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Place in Heaven worth watching?
- A Place in Heaven holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Place in Heaven?
- A Place in Heaven stars Alon Abutbul, Sasha Agronov, Michael Aloni, Gabi Amrani and Keren Berger.
- When was A Place in Heaven released?
- A Place in Heaven was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.