Heaven Before I Die (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1997, Heaven Before I Die is a comedy film directed by Izidore K. Musallam, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Jacob's feet are so turned out that he walks like Charlie Chaplin. He is different because of that and decides to emigrate from Palestine to Canada, where "everyone is equal". There everybody treats him kindly, and a thief specializing in stealing money from cash machines takes him into his home and treats him like a son, waitress Selma finds him a job as a Chaplin imitator, "prophet" Khalil Gibran gives him wise advice
Who’s in it. Heaven Before I Die stars Joanna Pacula as Selma, Andy Velasquez as Jacob, Geoffrey Lower as Sterrea and Omar Sharif as Khalil Gibran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Heaven Before I Die has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Howdy Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heaven Before I Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heaven Before I Die tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heaven Before I Die (1997)?
- In US, Heaven Before I Die is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heaven Before I Die worth watching?
- Heaven Before I Die holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heaven Before I Die?
- Heaven Before I Die stars Joanna Pacula, Andy Velasquez, Geoffrey Lower, Omar Sharif and Burt Young.
- When was Heaven Before I Die released?
- Heaven Before I Die was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.