Heaven Sent (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1979, Heaven Sent is a comedy film directed by Yoichi Maeda, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Sayoko is desperate to bear a child of her own, but her live-in boyfriend Shinsaku strenuously objects to the idea. One day, someone leaves behind a six-year-old child at their door, claiming that Shinsaku—or four other men—is the child's father! Sayoko and Shinsaku set out on a journey to find the real father.
Who’s in it. Heaven Sent stars Kaori Momoi as Sayoko Morisaki, Tsunehiko Watase as Shinsaku Miura, Kanjūrō Arashi and Shigeru Izumiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Heaven Sent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heaven Sent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heaven Sent tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heaven Sent (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heaven Sent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heaven Sent worth watching?
- Heaven Sent holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Sent?
- Heaven Sent stars Kaori Momoi, Tsunehiko Watase, Kanjūrō Arashi, Shigeru Izumiya and Ikuzo Yoshi.
- When was Heaven Sent released?
- Heaven Sent was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.