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title: "The Five People You Meet In Heaven"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-five-people-you-meet-in-heaven-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 30698
imdb_id: "tt0400435"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 132
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 109
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Five People You Meet In Heaven (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-five-people-you-meet-in-heaven-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Five People You Meet In Heaven" (2004).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Five People You Meet In Heaven
Year: 2004
Release Date: 12/05/2004 (US)
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Runtime: 2h 12m
Director: Lloyd Kramer
Cast: Jon Voight (Edward), Ellen Burstyn (Ruby), Jeff Daniels (Blue Man), Dagmara Dominczyk
Plot: Eddie is an 83-year-old war vet and maintenance worker at Ruby Pier amusement park. He dies on his 83rd birthday while trying to save a girl sitting under a falling ride. He awakens in the afterlife/purgatory. He encounters five people with ties to his life (including Ruby and Blue Man) to help him understand the meaning of his life and confront dark secrets from his service in the Philippines.
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        The Five People You Meet In Heaven is a 2004 television movie directed by Lloyd Kramer. Categorized as

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lloyd Kramer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jon Voight** as *Edward*
- **Ellen Burstyn** as *Ruby*
- **Jeff Daniels** as *Blue Man*
- **Michael Imperioli** as *Captain*
- **Dagmara Dominczyk** as *Margeurite*
- **Steven Grayhm** as *Young Eddie*
- **Matt Visser** as *Blue Man - Child*
- **Callum Keith Rennie** as *Eddie’s Father*
- **Birkett Turton** as *Rabozzo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Five People You Meet In Heaven online?
The Five People You Meet In Heaven is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Five People You Meet In Heaven worth watching?
The Five People You Meet In Heaven holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 109 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Five People You Meet In Heaven and when was it released?
The Five People You Meet In Heaven is a feature film with a runtime of 132 minutes. It was released in 2004. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Five People You Meet In Heaven?
The Five People You Meet In Heaven was directed by Lloyd Kramer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Five People You Meet In Heaven — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30698)
- [The Five People You Meet in Heaven (TV Movie 2004) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0400435)
- [The Five People You Meet In Heaven Cast & Characters](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-five-people-you-meet-in-heaven/20047600/credits/)
- [The Five People You Meet in Heaven - Full Cast & Crew](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/the-five-people-you-meet-in-heaven/cast/2030048819/)

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