Descended from Heaven (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1965, Descended from Heaven is a comedy film directed by Orestis Laskos, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The late Pericles gets permission from God to return to earth and help his family, who has gone astray after his death. Invisible to all but present everywhere, he is able to eavesdrop on what's going on: his youngest daughter lives it up with some Teddy boys, his eldest do not intend to marry her fiancé, his son has become a crook, and his wife a gambler.
Who’s in it. Descended from Heaven stars Mimis Fotopoulos as Periklis Birbiropoulos, Beata Asimakopoulou as Jenny Birbilopoulou, Christos Negas as Timos Birbilopoulos and Marika Krevata as Theano Birbilopoulou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Descended from 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 Descended from Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Descended from Heaven tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Descended from Heaven (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Descended from Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Descended from Heaven worth watching?
- Descended from Heaven holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Descended from Heaven?
- Descended from Heaven stars Mimis Fotopoulos, Beata Asimakopoulou, Christos Negas, Marika Krevata and Christos Parlas.
- When was Descended from Heaven released?
- Descended from Heaven was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.