Heaven Will Wait (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2016, Heaven Will Wait is a drama film directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Mélanie, 16 years old, lives with her mother. She likes going to school, her friends, playing the cello, and she wants to change the world. But when she meets a boy on the Internet and falls in love with him, her world changes as she is gradually recruited by Daesh. Sonia is 17 years old, and she almost did something irrevocable to “guarantee” her family a place in paradise. These teenage girls might be called Anaïs, Manon or Leila, and one day they all might go some way down the recruitment process. But can they ever come back from it?
Who’s in it. Heaven Will Wait stars Sandrine Bonnaire as Catherine Bouzaria, Noémie Merlant as Sonia Bouzaria, Clotilde Courau as Sylvie Thenot and Naomi Amarger as Mélanie Thenot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Heaven Will Wait has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heaven Will Wait page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heaven Will Wait tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heaven Will Wait (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heaven Will Wait change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heaven Will Wait worth watching?
- Heaven Will Wait holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Heaven Will Wait?
- Heaven Will Wait stars Sandrine Bonnaire, Noémie Merlant, Clotilde Courau, Naomi Amarger and Zinedine Soualem.
- When was Heaven Will Wait released?
- Heaven Will Wait was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.