Oh, God!
1977 · Movie · PG · 98 min · ★ 6.4 · 65% critics
An ordinary grocery store manager is stunned when a friendly, down-to-earth figure claiming to be God shows up and asks him to deliver a simple message to the modern world. As he tries to convince others he’s not making it up, he faces skepticism, ridicule, and pressure that tests his resolve and relationships.
Also known as Oh God
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Details
- Years
- 1977
- Release date
- 1977-10-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Critic score
- 65/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (137 votes)
About
If you enjoy sweet, low-key comedy with a broadly spiritual, non-denominational message and a lot of warmth, this should land well; Not for you if you want sharper satire or big laughs like Defending Your Life.
Pros: warm, gentle humor; upbeat message; easy family watch | Cons: feels dated now; uneven laughs; some stiff acting
Themes
- god
- mischievous
- hilarious
- amused
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1978 · nominated
Cast & crew
John Denver
as Jerry Landers
George Burns
as God
Teri Garr
as Bobbie Landers
Donald Pleasence
as Doctor Harmon
Ralph Bellamy
as Sam Raven
William Daniels
as George Summers
Barnard Hughes
as Judge Baker
Paul Sorvino
as Reverend Willie Williams
Barry Sullivan
as Bishop Reardon
Dinah Shore
as Dinah Shore
Directed by Carl Reiner