The Heavenly Kid (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1985, The Heavenly Kid is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Cary Medoway, running about 90 minutes. “Thou shalt be cool!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After dying in a car crash, Bobby Fantana is forced to pay for his misdeeds by becoming someone's guardian angel. He reluctantly agrees to watch over awkward high schooler Lenny Barnes, teaching him how to be cool and confident. As Bobby teaches Lenny, the two form a close bond.
Who’s in it. The Heavenly Kid stars Lewis Smith as Bobby Fantana, Jason Gedrick as Lenny Barnes, Jane Kaczmarek as Emily Barnes and Richard Mulligan as Rafferty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Heavenly Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Heavenly Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heavenly Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heavenly Kid (1985)?
- In US, The Heavenly Kid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Heavenly Kid worth watching?
- The Heavenly Kid holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heavenly Kid?
- The Heavenly Kid stars Lewis Smith, Jason Gedrick, Jane Kaczmarek, Richard Mulligan and Mark Metcalf.
- When was The Heavenly Kid released?
- The Heavenly Kid was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.