Heading For Heaven (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1947, Heading For Heaven is a comedy film directed by Lewis D. Collins, running about 65 minutes. “Everybody's Laughing at "Henpecked Henry"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fake swami and his crooked business partner, hoping to buy the land that's targeted for a new airport, convince the property's owner that he hasn't long to live.
Who’s in it. Heading For Heaven stars Stuart Erwin as Henry Elkins, Glenda Farrell as Nora Elkins, Russ Vincent as Swami and Irene Ryan as Molly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Heading For Heaven has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heading For Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heading For Heaven tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heading For Heaven (1947)?
- In US, Heading For Heaven is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heading For Heaven worth watching?
- Heading For Heaven holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heading For Heaven?
- Heading For Heaven stars Stuart Erwin, Glenda Farrell, Russ Vincent, Irene Ryan and Milburn Stone.
- When was Heading For Heaven released?
- Heading For Heaven was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.