Orion Pictures | Release Date: July 26, 1985 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Richard Mulligan attempts to provide comic relief for the comedy, in the role of a grizzled archangel, but it's a thankless task. The most interesting element of the film is its premise. [26 July 1985, p.D8]
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Everything about The Heavenly Kid is ripped off, from a sprig of music that apes the Beverly Hills Cop theme to Gedrick, who was obviously cast because he looks like Tom Cruise, but cheaper. [26 July 1985, p.D2]