Just Like Heaven (2005)

Director:

Mark Waters

Writers (WGA):

Peter Tolan (screenplay) and
Leslie Dixon (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

16 September 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

Tagline:

It's a wonderful afterlife.

Plot:

A lonely landscape architect (Ruffalo) falls for the spirit of beautiful woman (Witherspoon) who used to live in his new apartment.

Plot Keywords:

Bookstore | Doctor | Out Of Body Experience | Death | Neighbor

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Reese Witherspoon	...	Dr. Elizabeth Masterson
Mark Ruffalo	...	David Abbott
Donal Logue	...	Jack Houriskey
Dina Spybey	...	Abby Brody (as Dina Waters)
Ben Shenkman	...	Dr. Brett Rushton
Jon Heder	...	Darryl
Ivana Milicevic	...	Katrina
Caroline Aaron	...	Grace
Rosalind Chao	...	Fran
Ron Canada	...	Dr. Walsh
Willie Garson	...	Maitre D'
Gabrielle Made	...	Nurse Maria
William Caploe	...	Nurse Bill
Shulie Cowen	...	Nurse Jenny
Billy Beck	...	Mr. Clarke

Also Known As:

If Only It Were True (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some sexual content.

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Mandarin

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Australia:PG | Sweden:Btl | Norway:A | Argentina:Atp | Netherlands:6 | Philippines:PG-13 (Avid Phil) | Czech Republic:12 | Mexico:A | USA:PG-13 (certificate #41875) | Malaysia:U | Canada:G (Québec) | Iceland:10 | Taiwan:PG-12 | Finland:K-3 | Hungary:14 | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Ireland:PG | South Korea:15 | Brazil:Livre | Switzerland:12 (canton of Zurich) | Singapore:PG | UK:PG | Iceland:LH (video rating)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

DreamWorks SKG

Trivia:

The wedding video David is watching when he first encounters Elizabeth is actually that of an assistant of one of the film makers.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: In the scene on the rooftop right after David turns down the sexy neighbor's advances, it is apparent that green screen technology is being used. There is a green halo around David and Elizabeth's right hand has a green reflection.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Nurse Maria: Elizabeth...
Elizabeth Masterson: How long was I out?
Nurse Maria: Um, about six minutes.
Elizabeth Masterson: Thanks, I'll be right there.
Nurse Maria: OK, I'll be outside.

Movie Connections:

References The Joy Luck Club (1993)

Soundtrack:

Fuji Dawn

Really really good, and i hate chick flicks.

I admit i am a girl who hates chick flicks, and had to be dragged to this film, and i'm happy to say this was freakin hilarious. just like heaven follows a male widow who moves in to an apartment inhabited by a ghost who can't remember her past. They find themselves in hilarious situations trying to help each other.Reese Witherspoon was fantastic and so was mark ruffalo. SO if your in for a good laugh,or a sweet,charming chick flick then Just Like Heaven is the movie for you!!!! If I enjoyed this anyone can.It's kind of a mix between ghost and a romance.Women will love it!!!Men will love it!!!Kids will love it!!! It's funny for everyone who's in the mood for a heartwarming comedy.