The Heavenly Kid

The Heavenly Kid is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 127 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Lewis Smith — stay for everyone else around them. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Heavenly Kid earns its spot. The Heavenly Kid gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. After dying in a car crash, Bobby Fantana is forced to pay for his misdeeds by becoming someone's guardian angel. He reluctantly agrees to watch over awkward high schooler Lenny Barnes, teaching him how to be cool and confident. As Bobby teaches Lenny, the two form a close bond. Lewis Smith and Jason Gedrick lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 1985. The Heavenly Kid earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Heavenly Kid. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Lewis Smith's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

The Heavenly Kid was released in 1985, directed by Cary Medoway. The full 90-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.