Heaven Is for Real
2014, English. Directed by Randall Wallace.
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After their young son, Colton, undergoes emergency surgery, small-town parents Todd and Sonja Burpo are overjoyed at the child's miraculous recovery. However, the Burpos are unprepared for what happens next... Colton says that during his surgery he went to heaven and back, and tells his parents things that he couldn't possibly know. Can Todd find the courage and conviction to share his son's extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world?
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 915 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Heaven Is for Real
Heaven Is for Real is streaming on Sony Liv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Randall WallaceDirector
- Greg KinnearTodd Burpo
- Kelly ReillySonja Burpo
- Connor CorumColton
- Thomas Haden ChurchJay Wilkins
- Jacob VargasMichael
- Lane StylesCassie
- Darren FelbelMr. Parker
- Ali TatarynArch Angel #2
- Jon Ted WynneMr. Jackson
- Darcy FehrLee Watson
- Margo MartindaleNancy Rawling
- Vivian WintherKatherine Watson
Details
- Released
- 16 April 2014
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Chris Parker, Randall Wallace
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $101M
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What Heaven Is for Real is based on
Heaven Is for Real is based on Heaven Is for Real, a 2010 novel.
Novel · 2010
Heaven Is for Real
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Heaven Is for Real: quick answers
Is Heaven Is for Real worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 915 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Heaven Is for Real?
Heaven Is for Real runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Heaven Is for Real have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Heaven Is for Real. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Heaven Is for Real parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Heaven Is for Real is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Heaven Is for Real on?
Heaven Is for Real is streaming on Sony Liv in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Heaven Is for Real?
If you liked Heaven Is for Real, try The Shack, Fatima, Soul on Fire.
Who directed Heaven Is for Real?
Heaven Is for Real (2014) was directed by Randall Wallace and stars Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, Connor Corum.
What is Heaven Is for Real based on?
Heaven Is for Real is based on Heaven Is for Real, a 2010 novel.