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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.3 / 100
1985·Comedy / Fantasy / Romance·1h 30m

THE HEAVENLY KID

“Thou shalt be cool!”

After dying in a car crash, Bobby Fantana is forced to pay for his misdeeds by becoming someone's guardian angel. He reluctantly agrees to watch over awkward high schooler Lenny Barnes, teaching him how to be cool and confident. As Bobby teaches Lenny, the two form a close bond.

Above the Line
Cary Medoway·DirectorCary Medoway·WriterMartin Copeland·WriterSteven Poster·Director of PhotographyKennard Ramsey·Original Music ComposerChristopher Greenbury·Editor
Cast
Lewis Smith·BobbyJason Gedrick·LennyJane Kaczmarek·EmilyBeau Dremann·McIntyreRichard Mulligan·RaffertyMark Metcalf·JoeStephen Gregory·GalloAnne Sawyer·SharonNancy Valen·MelissaChad Wiggins-Grady·Jerry
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Cary Medoway·DirectorDavid Whorf·First Assistant DirectorRobert D. Simon·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Cary Medoway·WriterMartin Copeland·Writer
Camera· 4
Steven Poster·Director of PhotographyJerry G. Callaway·Camera OperatorPeter Kuttner·First Assistant CameraRobert Heine·Second Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
Christopher Greenbury·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Kennard Ramsey·Original Music ComposerErrol Sober·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 1
Ron Hobbs·Production Design
Production· 5
Gabe Sumner·Executive ProducerStephen G. Cheikes·Executive ProducerMort Engelberg·ProducerNancy Foy·CastingAlbert J. Salzer·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 12
Ricou Browning·StuntsJay Amor·StuntsJere Berry·StuntsMindy Branston·StuntsDoug Dillingham·StuntsMark S. Gardiner·StuntsArtie Malesci·StuntsMax Maxwell·StuntsTodd Seeley·StuntsBeth Spanier·StuntsLouie Schwartzberg·Visual EffectsR.J. Hohman·Special Effects
By the Numbers
75.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Heavenly Kid's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#A0D0F0
#FFFFFF
#303030
Mood
Whimsical, Lighthearted
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A young man with curly dark hair stands centered against a light blue sky with faint white cloud-like shapes and bright white light beams. He wears a black leat”

fantasycomedy
Key Elements
Angel WingsLeather JacketJeans
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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