A Night in Heaven (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1983, A Night in Heaven is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 86 minutes. “In class, he's just another face in the crowd. In "Heaven", the hottest dance club in town, he's the main attraction.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Faye Hanlon is a community-college professor with an emotionally depressed husband and an abundance of sexual frustration. Her sister drags her to a male strip-club for a girls-night out, where she discovers that one of the dancers is her failing student Rick Monroe, a.k.a. "Ricky the Rocket". A heated affair between teacher & student ensues, as Faye struggles to reconcile her emotions and make consequential life choices: Continue her lustful sessions with the studly-but-shallow teen stripper? Or break it off with Ricky & work to salvage her marriage to the loving-but-distant husband?
Who’s in it. A Night in Heaven stars Christopher Atkins as Rick, Lesley Ann Warren as Faye, Robert Logan as Whitney and Deney Terrio as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, A Night in Heaven has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Night in Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Night in Heaven tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Night in Heaven (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Night in Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Night in Heaven worth watching?
- A Night in Heaven holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Night in Heaven?
- A Night in Heaven stars Christopher Atkins, Lesley Ann Warren, Robert Logan, Deney Terrio and Deborah Rush.
- When was A Night in Heaven released?
- A Night in Heaven was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.