A City Called Heaven (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1998, A City Called Heaven is a comedy film directed by Hugh Thompson, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Sister Glen Moore's dying wishes include a eulogy by Jesse Jackson; a spiritual delivered by "the big opera star," Benita Cross; and a final face-to-face with her estranged mother, the redoubtable Mrs. Gerturde Hudson. Reverend Dexter, of Brooklyn's New Canaan Church, must rely on his full reserves of wisdom, patience and heavenly guidance to negotiate the late sister's exquisitely orchestrated funeral and the little secret that she carries with her to the grave...
Who’s in it. A City Called Heaven stars Gerald Orange as Reverend Dexter, Wanda Sander as Rose and Phalana Tiller as Dell.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, A City Called Heaven sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A City Called Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of A City Called Heaven tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A City Called Heaven (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A City Called Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A City Called Heaven worth watching?
- A City Called Heaven holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A City Called Heaven?
- A City Called Heaven stars Gerald Orange, Wanda Sander and Phalana Tiller.
- When was A City Called Heaven released?
- A City Called Heaven was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.