Heavenly Pursuits (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1986, Heavenly Pursuits is a comedy and drama film directed by Charles Gormley, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Vic Mathews teaches a remedial class at the Blessed Edith Semple School in Scotland. Some at the school are trying to discover the two more miracles that would promote the late Edith Semple to sainthood; Mathews, a non-believer, wishes the school would concentrate on teaching the children. He becomes confused, however, when he is involved in possibly miraculous events himself! Written by George S. Davis
Who’s in it. Heavenly Pursuits stars Tom Conti as Vic Mathews, Helen Mirren as Ruth Chancellor, David Hayman as Jeff Jeffries and Ewen Bremner as Stevie Deans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Heavenly Pursuits has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heavenly Pursuits page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heavenly Pursuits tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heavenly Pursuits (1986)?
- In GB, Heavenly Pursuits is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heavenly Pursuits worth watching?
- Heavenly Pursuits holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Heavenly Pursuits?
- Heavenly Pursuits stars Tom Conti, Helen Mirren, David Hayman, Ewen Bremner and Brian Pettifer.
- When was Heavenly Pursuits released?
- Heavenly Pursuits was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.