A Little Bit of Heaven (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
A Little Bit of Heaven is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Nicole Kassell, starring Kathy Bates, Gael García Bernal and Peter Dinklage. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $6.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 4% on Rotten Tomatoes and 14 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Nicole Kassell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Millennium Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Little Bit of Heaven About?
The premise of A Little Bit of Heaven without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Marley Corbett uses humor and charm to deflect intimacy and commitment, building a wall around her heart. A significant medical diagnosis prompts her to re-evaluate her life and relationships, leading her on a journey of self-discovery. She confronts her anxieties about vulnerability and begins to explore the possibility of genuine connection, ultimately facing unexpected truths about herself and the people around her.
A Little Bit of Heaven Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- inner peace
- depiction of god
- afterlife
- cool
- mexican actor playing american character
- female director
- female filmmaker
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- bare chested man
- drinking
- bed
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- therapy
- medical examination
- sex scene
- nightclub
- woman
- young
- romantic comedy
- feel good romance
- happiness
- personal growth
- strong female lead
- strong female character
- f rated
- humor
- faith in god
- car bicycle accident
- title directed by female
- father daughter relationship
- tearjerker
- sales pitch
- advertising executive
- party
- reference to god
- new orleans louisiana
- interracial friendship
- gay neighbor
- gay friend
- group of friends
- coworker coworker relationship
- workplace
- dog allergy
- hospital
- doctor patient relationship
- cancer patient
- mother daughter relationship
- singing in a car
- title spoken by character
A Little Bit of Heaven Cast
Kathy Bates leads the cast, with Gael García Bernal and Peter Dinklage. Directed by Nicole Kassell; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nicole Kassell
More from Nicole Kassell
One more film directed by Nicole Kassell: The Woodsman.
A Little Bit of Heaven Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Little Bit of Heaven 4% on Rotten Tomatoes and 14 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 4% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 14 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
25 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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A Little Bit of Heaven Plot Summary
What happens in A Little Bit of Heaven from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the lively atmosphere of New Orleans, Marley Corbett, a character with a free-spirited essence, thrives in her role as a carefree ad executive, effortlessly navigating life with a supportive group of friends who form her close-knit family. Dating, in Marley’s eyes, is nothing more than a playful endeavor, as she shies away from the confines of serious relationships.
Her friend Sarah, ever watchful, begins to notice a change in Marley, sensing her weariness and prompting her to seek help. An appointment with Dr. Julian Goldstein becomes a pivotal moment, leading to a devastating cancer diagnosis that Marley confronts with an admirable blend of humor and grace, which quickly earns the respect of her doctor.
Full summary
The whole story of A Little Bit of Heaven, scene by scene
A Little Bit of Heaven Box Office
A Little Bit of Heaven grossed $6.8 million worldwide. $15,375 came from the US and Canada and $6.8 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6.8M
- US & Canada
- $15.4K
- International
- $6.8M
A Little Bit of Heaven Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Little Bit of Heaven.
How Well Do You Know A Little Bit of Heaven?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Marley's profession?
Cars in A Little Bit of Heaven
8 cars on screen, including the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and the 1987 BMW 325i Cabrio E30.
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2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Minor role -
2004 Mazda 3 Minor role
A Little Bit of Heaven Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Egy kis mennyország” and “Un Pedacito De Cielo”.
- Also known as
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- Egy kis mennyország
- Un Pedacito De Cielo
- Pronta para Amar
- Um Pedacinho de Paraíso
- A
- Bir Tutam Cennet
- Il mio angolo di Paradiso
- Kein Mittel gegen Liebe
- Malý kousek nebe
- Главное - не бояться!
- 天使的微笑
- Odrobina nieba
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- Ένας Μικρός Παράδεισος
- פיסת גן עדן
- Un colţ de Rai
- Pour un instant de bonheur
- Парче от Рая
- Malý kúsok neba
- Головне – не боятися!
- Galvenais – nebaidīties!
- 리틀 빗 오브 헤븐
- 想愛趁現在
- Un pedacito de cielo (A Little Bit of Heaven), სამოთხის ნაწილი
- 私だけのハッピー・エンディング
- Gabalėlis dangaus
- Un trosset de cel
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A Little Bit of Heaven FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Little Bit of Heaven, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Little Bit of Heaven?
A Little Bit of Heaven runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was A Little Bit of Heaven released?
A Little Bit of Heaven was released on May 4, 2012.
Who directed A Little Bit of Heaven?
A Little Bit of Heaven was directed by Nicole Kassell.
More films by Nicole Kassell Who is in the cast of A Little Bit of Heaven?
A Little Bit of Heaven stars Kathy Bates, Gael García Bernal and Peter Dinklage, among 4 credited actors.
How much did A Little Bit of Heaven make at the box office?
A Little Bit of Heaven grossed $6.8 million worldwide ($15,375 domestic, $6.8 million international).
How is A Little Bit of Heaven rated?
A Little Bit of Heaven has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 4% on Rotten Tomatoes, 14 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does A Little Bit of Heaven have a post-credit scene?
No. A Little Bit of Heaven has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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