Heaven Can Wait

After dying at age 70, a wealthy playboy named Henry van Cleve arrives at the gates of Hell. Believing his lifelong indulgence in drink and women makes him a natural fit for the underworld, Henry seeks entry. However, the Devil is uncertain if the man meets the necessary standards for admission. To determine his fate, Henry recounts the history of his life, from his pampered childhood to his twenty-five year marriage to Martha, detailing both his virtues and his indiscretions.

Directed and produced by Ernst Lubitsch, this 1943 production from 20th Century Fox followed To Be or Not to Be in the director's career and preceded Cluny Brown. The film features a screenplay by Samson Raphaelson and stars Don Ameche as Henry van Cleve alongside Gene Tierney as Martha Strabel Van Cleve. The supporting cast includes Charles Coburn, Marjorie Main, Laird Cregar, and Spring Byington, with a total of 43 credited actors.

The movie has been well received by viewers and professionals. It holds a 7.3 rating on IMDb based on 13,000 votes and a 6.9 rating on TMDB from 252 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 8.1 based on 18 reviews.