Sadie Goes to Heaven (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1917, Sadie Goes to Heaven is a comedy and drama film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Little six-year-old Sadie O'Malley, a child of the tenement district, has a vision of heaven awakened within her by the teaching of a settlement worker, so when she sees a handsome limousine in front of the settlement laundry near her home she thinks it is a heavenly chariot, climbs into a clothes hamper in the interior of the car and is whisked away to the home of Mrs. Welland Riche.
Who’s in it. Sadie Goes to Heaven stars Mary McAllister as Sadie, Jenny St. George as Sadie's Mother, Russell McDermott as Orval and Frances Raymond as Mrs. Welland Riche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Sadie Goes to 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 Sadie Goes to Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sadie Goes to Heaven tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sadie Goes to Heaven (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sadie Goes to Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sadie Goes to Heaven worth watching?
- Sadie Goes to Heaven holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sadie Goes to Heaven?
- Sadie Goes to Heaven stars Mary McAllister, Jenny St. George, Russell McDermott, Frances Raymond and Rod La Rocque.
- When was Sadie Goes to Heaven released?
- Sadie Goes to Heaven was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.