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Just Like Heaven (2005)

“It's a wonderful afterlife.”

7.0/10 · 2,646 votes 1h 35m pg-13 ComedyFantasyRomanceDrama

#50 of 184 films from 2005 #808 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Mark Waters · Written by Leslie Dixon, Peter Tolan, Marc Levy

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Overview

Shortly after David Abbott moves into his new San Francisco digs, he has an unwelcome visitor on his hands: winsome Elizabeth Masterson, who asserts that the apartment is hers -- and promptly vanishes. When she starts appearing and disappearing at will, David thinks she's a ghost, while Elizabeth is convinced she's alive.

Cast

Reese Witherspoonas Dr. Elizabeth Masterson
Mark Ruffaloas David Abbott
Donal Logueas Jack Houriskey
Dina Spybey-Watersas Abby Brody
Ben Shenkmanas Dr. Brett Rushton
Jon Hederas Darryl
Ivana Miličevićas Katrina
Caroline Aaronas Grace
Rosalind Chaoas Fran
Ron Canadaas Dr. Walsh
Willie Garsonas Maitre D'
Kerris Dorseyas Zoe
Alyssa Shaferas Lily
Gabrielle Madeas Nurse Maria

Facts

Release dateSeptember 16, 2005
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) — shorter as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$58,000,000
Box office$102,900,000 (1.8× budget)
IMDbtt0425123

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Questions

How long is Just Like Heaven?
Just Like Heaven runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Just Like Heaven worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 2,646 votes, which places it #50 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 73%) and #808 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Just Like Heaven?
Just Like Heaven was directed by Mark Waters. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mean Girls (2004), The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008), Freaky Friday (2003).
Who stars in Just Like Heaven?
Reese Witherspoon as Dr. Elizabeth Masterson; Mark Ruffalo as David Abbott; Donal Logue as Jack Houriskey; Dina Spybey-Waters as Abby Brody; Ben Shenkman as Dr. Brett Rushton; Jon Heder as Darryl.
What is Just Like Heaven rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Just Like Heaven?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/21439.

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