The Heavenly Kid

The Heavenly Kid

Thou shalt be cool!

Directed by Cary Medoway

Produced by Orion Pictures, Engelberg-Sumner-Cheikes

198590 min6.6 / 10

A lighthearted fantasy-comedy about redemption and mentorship, where a cocky dead teenager learns to care for others while helping an awkward boy find confidence.

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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