The Five People You Meet In Heaven
2004, English. Directed by Lloyd Kramer.
On his 83rd birthday, Eddie, a war vet and a maintenance worker at the Ruby Pier amusement park, dies while trying to save a girl who is sitting under a falling ride. When he awakens in the afterlife, he encounters five people with ties to his corporeal existence who help him understand the meaning of his life.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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Details
- Released
- 5 December 2004
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mitch Albom
- Budget
- $20M
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What The Five People You Meet In Heaven is based on
The Five People You Meet In Heaven is based on The Five People You Meet in Heaven (2003) by Mitch Albom, published by Hachette Books.
2003
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
By Mitch Albom
Published by Hachette Books
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The Five People You Meet In Heaven: quick answers
Is The Five People You Meet In Heaven worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 110 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Five People You Meet In Heaven?
The Five People You Meet In Heaven runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does The Five People You Meet In Heaven have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Five People You Meet In Heaven. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Five People You Meet In Heaven parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Five People You Meet In Heaven is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Five People You Meet In Heaven on?
The Five People You Meet In Heaven isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 December 2004. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Five People You Meet In Heaven?
If you liked The Five People You Meet In Heaven, try How Sarah Got Her Wings, A Wrinkle in Time, Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead.
Who directed The Five People You Meet In Heaven?
The Five People You Meet In Heaven (2004) was directed by Lloyd Kramer and stars Jon Voight, Ellen Burstyn, Jeff Daniels.
What is The Five People You Meet In Heaven based on?
The Five People You Meet In Heaven is based on The Five People You Meet in Heaven (2003) by Mitch Albom, published by Hachette Books.