Reaching from Heaven (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film
Released in 1948, Reaching from Heaven is a drama and romance film directed by Frank R. Strayer, running about 80 minutes. “HEAVEN or HELL...The Choice is Yours” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Just as church services are letting out, a shabbily-dressed stranger is run over by an automobile in front of the church. The stranger is helped mentally and physically by the minister and congregation members, who help him regain his self-confidence and also to accept the death of his wife as she was about to embark from Europe, as a displaced person, to join him in America.
Who’s in it. Reaching from Heaven stars Hugh Beaumont as Bill Starling, Cheryl Walker as Madeline Bradley, John Qualen as The Stranger and Regis Toomey as Pastor, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Dove Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reaching from Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reaching from Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reaching from Heaven (1948)?
- In US, Reaching from Heaven is available to stream on YouTube TV and Dove Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Reaching from Heaven?
- Reaching from Heaven stars Hugh Beaumont, Cheryl Walker, John Qualen, Regis Toomey and Charles Evans.