The Heavenly Body (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1944, The Heavenly Body is a comedy and romance film directed by Alexander Hall, running about 95 minutes. “There's something new under the moon!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The beautiful wife of a tweedy astronomer becomes convinced that her astrologer's prediction of a new dream man in her life will come true.
Who’s in it. The Heavenly Body stars William Powell as William S. Whitley, Hedy Lamarr as Vicky Whitley, James Craig as Lloyd X. Hunter and Fay Bainter as Margaret Sibyll, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Heavenly Body 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 The Heavenly Body page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heavenly Body tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heavenly Body (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Heavenly Body change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Heavenly Body worth watching?
- The Heavenly Body holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heavenly Body?
- The Heavenly Body stars William Powell, Hedy Lamarr, James Craig, Fay Bainter and Henry O'Neill.
- When was The Heavenly Body released?
- The Heavenly Body was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.