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Seven Minutes in Heaven (1986): Cast & Plot

Seven Minutes in Heaven (1986) movie poster

Seven Minutes in Heaven is a 1986 comedy drama directed by Linda Feferman, starring Alan Boyce as James Casey, Billy Wirth and Jennifer Connelly. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Seven Minutes in Heaven (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Linda Feferman
Genres
Comedy , Drama , Romance
Original language
English
Studio
Fifteen
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Seven Minutes in Heaven About?

The premise of Seven Minutes in Heaven without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When you’re fifteen, love feels like a whole world. Natalie lets her classmate Jeff, who has fled home after a clash with his stepfather, stay with her while her father is on a business trip. She then begins a romance with Jeff’s friend James Casey, only to discover his unfaithfulness, while her best friend Polly falls for baseball player Zoo Knudsen.

Seven Minutes in Heaven Themes & Keywords

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  • unrequited love
  • runaway teen
  • heartbreak
  • falling in love
  • letter
  • student athlete
  • motor vehicle
  • ford tempo
  • kiss
  • sex chat
  • parents out of town
  • best friend
+38 more
  • teenage comedy
  • co written by director
  • coming of age drama
  • roll call opening credits
  • family drama
  • three friends
  • triple f rated
  • ohio
  • teenage girl as protagonist
  • adolescent
  • high school sophomore
  • ambition
  • jealousy
  • virginity
  • 3 friends
  • airport
  • athlete
  • professional baseball player
  • underwear model
  • voice over inner thoughts
  • baseball game
  • bully
  • flirting
  • football player
  • gossip
  • lingerie
  • love letter
  • forest hills queens new york city
  • pet shop
  • sports photographer
  • pizza
  • reputation
  • sports fan
  • stepfather stepson relationship
  • the white house washington d.c.
  • washington d.c.
  • philanderer
  • attempted seduction
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Cast & crew

Seven Minutes in Heaven Cast & Characters

Alan Boyce leads the cast as James Casey, with Billy Wirth as Zoo Knudsen and Jennifer Connelly as Natalie Becker. Directed by Linda Feferman; 30 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Linda Feferman

One more film directed by Linda Feferman: Linda’s Film on Menstruation.

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Plot

Seven Minutes in Heaven Plot Summary

What happens in Seven Minutes in Heaven from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Three Ohio teenagers are navigating the rough terrain of high school life together. Natalie Becker Jennifer Connelly is a thoughtful, grounded sophomore whose mother is no longer in the picture, and she finds herself hosting Jeff Moran Byron Thames after he clashes with his stepfather Gerry Marshall Bell. With Natalie’s father away on business, the two friends welcome a few quiet days in her home, where the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur.

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The whole story of Seven Minutes in Heaven, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Seven Minutes in 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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Cars

Cars in Seven Minutes in Heaven

18 cars on screen, including the 1984 Ford Tempo and the 1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic.

All 18 cars
  • 1984 Ford Tempo in Seven Minutes in Heaven 1984 Ford Tempo Important role
  • 1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic in Seven Minutes in Heaven 1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role
  • 1982 Ford Bronco in Seven Minutes in Heaven 1982 Ford Bronco Minor role
  • 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park in Seven Minutes in Heaven 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park Minor role
Details

Seven Minutes in Heaven Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Семь минут на небесах” and “Ticket zum Himmel”.

Also known as
  • Семь минут на небесах
  • Ticket zum Himmel
  • Deslices de juventud
  • Sete Minutos no Paraíso
  • Hét perc a Mennyországban
  • 天堂七分钟
  • Sette minuti in Paradiso
  • Sedm minut v nebi

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FAQ

Seven Minutes in Heaven FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Seven Minutes in Heaven, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Seven Minutes in Heaven?

Seven Minutes in Heaven runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Seven Minutes in Heaven released?

Seven Minutes in Heaven was released on January 20, 1986.

Who directed Seven Minutes in Heaven?

Seven Minutes in Heaven was directed by Linda Feferman.

More films by Linda Feferman

Who is in the cast of Seven Minutes in Heaven?

Seven Minutes in Heaven stars Alan Boyce as James Casey, Billy Wirth as Zoo Knudsen and Jennifer Connelly as Natalie Becker, among 30 credited actors.

Does Seven Minutes in Heaven have a post-credit scene?

No. Seven Minutes in Heaven has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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