The Heavenly Kid

The Heavenly Kid

Thou shalt be cool!

1985•1h 30m•6.5/10

FantasyComedyRomance

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.5/10(121)

After dying in a car crash, Bobby Fantana is forced to pay for his misdeeds by becoming someone's guardian angel. He reluctantly agrees to watch over awkward high schooler Lenny Barnes, teaching him how to be cool and confident. As Bobby teaches Lenny, the two form a close bond.

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Production

Orion Pictures, Engelberg-Sumner-Cheikes

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Lewis Smith

Lewis Smith

Bobby

Jason Gedrick

Jason Gedrick

Lenny

Jane Kaczmarek

Jane Kaczmarek

Emily

Beau Dremann

Beau Dremann

McIntyre

Richard Mulligan

Richard Mulligan

Rafferty

Mark Metcalf

Mark Metcalf

Joe

Stephen Gregory

Stephen Gregory

Gallo

Anne Sawyer

Sharon

Nancy Valen

Nancy Valen

Melissa

Chad Wiggins-Grady

Jerry

Scott Stone

Frank

William Kerwin

William Kerwin

Suburbanite

Will Knickerbocker

Max

Harold Bergman

Harold Bergman

Mr. Finley

Donna Rosae

Boulevard Girl

Barney Johnston

Platform Official

Lit Connah

Bag Lady

Bill Ash

Older Official

Willie Woods

Vendor

Jody Sharlow

Surfer

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