Pennies from Heaven
1981, English. Directed by Herbert Ross.
There's a world on both sides of the rainbow where songs come true and every time it rains, it rains Pennies from Heaven.
During the Great Depression, a sheet music salesman seeks to escape his dreary life through popular music and a love affair with an innocent schoolteacher.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 December 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dennis Potter
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $9.2M
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Pennies from Heaven: quick answers
Is Pennies from Heaven worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pennies from Heaven?
Pennies from Heaven runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Pennies from Heaven have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pennies from Heaven. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pennies from Heaven parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pennies from Heaven is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Pennies from Heaven on?
Pennies from Heaven isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pennies from Heaven?
If you liked Pennies from Heaven, try Maestro, The Thing Called Love, Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary Performance.
Who directed Pennies from Heaven?
Pennies from Heaven (1981) was directed by Herbert Ross and stars Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Jessica Harper.