Heaven Help Us (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1985, Heaven Help Us is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Dinner, running about 104 minutes. “If God had wanted them to be angels, He would have given them wings!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sixteen-year-old Michael Dunn arrives at St. Basil's Catholic Boys School in Brooklyn circa 1965. There, he befriends all of the misfits in his class as they collide with the repressive faculty and discover the opposite sex as they come of age.
Who’s in it. Heaven Help Us stars Donald Sutherland as Brother Thadeus, John Heard as Brother Timothy, Andrew McCarthy as Michael Dunn and Mary Stuart Masterson as Danni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Heaven Help Us has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heaven Help Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heaven Help Us tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heaven Help Us (1985)?
- In US, Heaven Help Us is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heaven Help Us worth watching?
- Heaven Help Us holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heaven Help Us?
- Heaven Help Us stars Donald Sutherland, John Heard, Andrew McCarthy, Mary Stuart Masterson and Kevin Dillon.
- When was Heaven Help Us released?
- Heaven Help Us was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.