Dear God (1996): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Dear God is a 1996 comedy starring Greg Kinnear as Tom Turner, Mariana Morgan and John Pinette. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $7.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rysher Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dear God About?
The premise of Dear God without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A judge offers con‑artist Tom Turner a choice: prison or a year of community service. He takes a job in the U.S. Post Office’s dead‑letter department, replying to letters addressed to God as a fake divine answerer in his own way. His ruse spurs coworkers to copy him, but the postmaster general and police view their good deeds with suspicion.
Dear God Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- letter
- post office
- postman
- mailman
- reference to god
- dead letter office
- child
- reference to elvis presley
- god in title
- money
- court
- con man
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- overalls
- tv commentator
- cameo
- russian american
- mail carrier
- selflessness
- largess
- terminal illness
- illness
- tenant
- tenement
- lawyer
- jewelry
- pro bono
- mother son relationship
- santa claus
- misfit
- eccentricity
- courtroom
- felony
- fraud
- debt
- racetrack
- gambler
- scam
- judge
- minister
- director cameo
- single parent
- postal service
- miracle making
- christmas
- cafe
Dear God Cast & Characters
Greg Kinnear leads the cast as Tom Turner, with Mariana Morgan as Neighbor with Dog and John Pinette as Junior.
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Greg Kinnear as Tom Turner - Mariana Morgan as Neighbor with Dog
- John Pinette as Junior
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Laurie Metcalf as Rebecca Frazen
Also Starring in Dear God
· 92 more- Maria Pitillo Gloria McKinney
- Seth Mumy Joey McKinney
- Donal Logue Webster
- A. Kent Braverman Salvation Army Guy
- John-Clay Scott Santa Claus (uncredited)
- Garry Marshall Preston Sweeney, Postmaster (uncredited)
- Roscoe Lee Browne Idris Abraham
- Tim Conway Herman Dooly
- Cassandra Peterson Cassandra Peterson (uncredited)
- Larry Miller State Judge
- Tony Danza Tony Danza (uncredited)
- Toby Huss Doubting Thomas Minister
- Jim Meskimen State D.A.
- Anna Maria Horsford Lucille Barnett
- Bonnie Aarons Prophet Woman
- David Hasselhoff David Hasselhoff (uncredited)
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- Rue McClanahan Mom Turner
- Héctor Elizondo Vladek Vidov
- Mel Novak Sidewalk Minister
- Sam McMurray Federal Prosecutor
- Coolio Gerard
- Jack Klugman Jemi
- Sean O'Bryan Undercover Cop
- Elinor Donahue Elinor Donahue
- Rick Hill Parade Father
- Shannon Wilcox Madame Zeus
- Joyce Brothers Dr. Joyce Brothers
- Nancy Marchand Judge Kits Van Heynigan
- Jon Seda Handsome
- Timothy Stack Cousin Guy, the Postal Cop
- Greg Bronson Paradegoer (uncredited)
- Valerie Wildman Southern Tourist
- Erin Moran Erin Moran
- Ellen Cleghorne Marguerite
- Jeris Poindexter Local Newscaster
- Odette Annable Angela
- Jane Morris Sarah Alcott
- Betty Carvalho Maid
- Stephanie Niznik Emanda Maine
- Patrick Richwood Federal Clerk
- Greg Lewis Greek Bailiff
- Timi Prulhiere Southern Tourist
- Marcus Toji Petting Zoo Kid
- Jeff Michalski Otto
- Carol Williard Court Photographer
- Troy Martin Trial Lawyer (uncredited)
- Christopher Darden Christopher Darden (uncredited)
- Jack Sheldon Homeless Trumpeter
- Tom Hines Theo
- Kathleen Marshall Whispering Wendy
- Israel Juarbe Ernesto on Scaffold
- Dom Magwili Teacher
- Marvin Braverman Petting Zoo Man
- Barbara Marshall Sister Charlotte
- Renee Albert Camerawoman
- Jill Lover Regular Customer
- Don Feldstein Charlie at Bowl
- Curtis Williams Marguerite's Son
- Steve Tisch Neighbor with Dog
- Michael Rader Postal Customer (uncredited)
- William Wolff Doug Diamond
- Jennifer Peterson Postal Signer
- Duane Matthews Court Officer
- Deborah Benson Wald Juanita, Mother
- Adrienne Wilde Postal Cashier
- Hope Alexander-Willis Female Minister
- Martin Garbus Assistant Prosecutor
- Phil Redrow Postal Police (uncredited)
- Lori Sigrist Adult Twin Nurse
- Terri Sigrist Adult Twin Nurse
- Barbara Beck Bodacious TV Anchor
- Joanna Heimbold Undercover Cop
- Felix Pire Ramon
- Isadora O'Boto Hot Mary
- Sunny Hawks Greek Daughter
- Jennifer Perkins Information Booth Clerk
- Joshua Iscovich Josh, Joey's Friend
- Leigh Molloy Regular Customer
- Sheron Bellio Regular Customer
- Sarina Ranftl Postal Window Clerk
- Monica Campbell Postal Window Clerk
- Sam Lima Postal Customer
- Ellery King Postal Customer
- Diane Frazen Postal Customer
- Joy Rosenthal Rich Postal Customer
- Bud Markowitz Juggling Biker
- Yvonne Pollack Normandie Arms Tenant
- Mona Lyden Crystal Fricker
- Harvey Keenan Homeless Man
- Allan Kent Court Officer
- Rebecca Holmberg Undercover Cop
- Robert Malina News Video Cameraman
Dear God Plot Summary
What happens in Dear God from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tom Turner, a con artist in Los Angeles, is played by Greg Kinnear and owes a gambling debt to John Pinette, who portrays Junior, a ruthless loan shark. A stern judge orders him to find a full-time job within a week and keep it for at least a year, or face jail. The sentence sets Tom on an unusual path that might just change his life, and it pushes him toward a world he never expected to be part of.
Full summary
The whole story of Dear God, scene by scene
Dear God Box Office
Dear God grossed $7.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.1M
- US & Canada
- $7.1M
Dear God Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dear God.
How Well Do You Know Dear God?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays Tom Turner, the con artist who must find a job?
Cars in Dear God
33 cars on screen, including the 1982 Chevrolet S-10 and the 1960 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.
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1982 Chevrolet S-10 Main role -
1960 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Minor role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1993 Grumman LLV Minor role
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Dear God FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Dear God, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dear God?
Dear God runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Dear God released?
Dear God was released on November 1, 1996.
Who is in the cast of Dear God?
Dear God stars Greg Kinnear as Tom Turner, Mariana Morgan as Neighbor with Dog and John Pinette as Junior, among 96 credited actors.
How much did Dear God make at the box office?
Dear God grossed $7.1 million worldwide.
Does Dear God have a post-credit scene?
No. Dear God has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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