10 Hilarious Films About Heaven

Description: God, played by George Burns, recruits a supermarket manager to spread His message. This film blends comedy with a light-hearted exploration of faith and divine intervention.

Fact: George Burns won a Golden Globe for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role as God.

Description: Warren Beatty plays a quarterback who dies prematurely and is sent back to Earth in another man's body. This film combines sports comedy with a heavenly mix-up, offering a unique take on life after death.

Fact: This is a remake of the 1941 film "Here Comes Mr. Jordan," and it was nominated for nine Academy Awards.

Description: This animated film tells the story of a dog who cheats death and returns to Earth to make amends. It's a heartwarming comedy with a touch of the afterlife.

Fact: The film was directed by Don Bluth, known for his work on "The Secret of NIMH" and "An American Tail."

Description: Meryl Streep and Albert Brooks star in this comedy where a recently deceased man must justify his life choices in a celestial court to determine if he's worthy of heaven. It's a witty exploration of life, fear, and the afterlife.

Fact: The film was inspired by Albert Brooks' own fears about death and judgment. It also features a memorable performance by Rip Torn as the judge.

Description: John Travolta plays an unconventional angel named Michael who comes to Earth to help a journalist. The film mixes comedy with a road trip adventure.

Fact: The film was inspired by a story by Bob Hoskins, who also appears in the movie.

Description: An angel comes to Earth to help a struggling pastor and his family, leading to humorous and heartwarming situations. It's a modern take on the classic "The Bishop's Wife."

Fact: Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington star, with Houston's performance of "I Believe in You and Me" becoming a hit.

Description: Jim Carrey stars as a TV reporter who is given God's powers for a week. The film humorously explores what happens when an ordinary man has divine powers.

Fact: The film was a box office hit, grossing over $484 million worldwide.

Description: Although not strictly a comedy, this British fantasy film has humorous elements as it follows a WWII pilot who falls in love with a radio operator after surviving a crash that should have killed him. His journey to the afterlife is filled with bureaucratic comedy.

Fact: The film was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, known for their surreal and imaginative storytelling.

Description: A 1950s greaser dies in a car accident and is sent back to Earth as a guardian angel to help a nerdy teen. It's a mix of teen comedy, time-travel, and heavenly intervention.

Fact: The film features a young Jason Gedrick and a soundtrack that includes hits from the '50s and '80s.

Description: An ex-lawyer sues God after his boat is struck by lightning, leading to a series of comedic and legal entanglements with the divine.

Fact: The film was a commercial success in Australia and features Billy Connolly in the lead role.