The Heavenly Kid

"Thou shalt be cool!"

Jul 26 1985 PG-13 1h 30m
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

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.

Plot

When Bobby dies in a car accident he is not allowed to enter heaven but has to stay in one of the lower levels until he has worked enough as an guardian angel in order to deserve paradise. He is first given an assignment of helping a young kid named Lenny, who later Bobby founds out is his son. Lenny has a crush for a girl named Sharon who is the most beautiful girl of the class. But she does not even notice him until Bobby helps Lenny change his image and boosts his confidence. By doing this Bobby dresses Lenny up making him a playboy and tough guy so that he gets what he wants although Bobby knows that this is not the best. Bobby later realizes that Lenny's mother is his former girlfriend who has married another guy. Although not being allowed he makes himself visible to her... after some situations take place he vows to give his soul up to help his son from losing his own life. This unknowingly earns Bobby a trip to Heaven or "uptown" as the movie refers to it.

Written by

Cary Medoway, Martin Copeland

Directed by

Cary Medoway

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Engelberg-Sumner-Cheikes

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
5,897
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
30
Popularity
NA