Just Like Heaven (2005)
A whimsical romance unfolds as a man falls for a charming woman who mysteriously appears and disappears.
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.
How intense is Just Like Heaven?
Just Like Heaven has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What Just Like Heaven feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalromanticfeel goodcozy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream Just Like Heaven
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Is Just Like Heaven scary?
No. Just Like Heaven is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Just Like Heaven gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Just Like Heaven sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Just Like Heaven OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Just Like Heaven?
Just Like Heaven runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Just Like Heaven?
Just Like Heaven is streaming on Hoopla and YouTube (free).
Does Just Like Heaven have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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