Oh, God!
Oh, God!

Oh, God!

1977Movie98 minEnglish

When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users81%
Director: Carl ReinerGenres: Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A timid television news producer is personally summoned by God, who, under the guise of 'Jerry', asks him to spread the message that 'God loves you and all will be well'. The producer struggles to convince his skeptical boss and the public of the divine origin of his message, facing ridicule and disbelief along the way. Meanwhile, God enjoys the earthly experience, from playing baseball to enjoying a good meal.

Critical Reception

Oh, God! was a commercial success and generally well-received by critics, who praised its gentle humor and George Burns's performance. While some found the premise potentially sacrilegious, the film's overall tone was seen as optimistic and thought-provoking, making it a surprisingly popular and enduring comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for George Burns's charming and witty portrayal of God.
  • Appreciation for the film's lighthearted and optimistic approach to a potentially controversial subject.
  • Some criticism for a predictable plot and occasional uneven pacing.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's humor and the unique premise, with many praising George Burns's performance as a highlight. Some viewers found the message a bit simplistic, but overall it was considered an entertaining and feel-good movie.

Fun Fact

George Burns was 81 years old when he played God in the film, and he continued to perform stand-up comedy and make public appearances well into his 90s, often joking about his role as the Almighty.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**What if the Almighty manifested and gave you an assignment?**_ God appears to a grocery store manager (John Denver) in the guise of an old man (George Burns), offering him the task of spreading the word that He’s there, He cares, and ...
JPV852

JPV852

Simple but sweet little theological comedy. The material and tone seemed to be something out of the 1960s than the mid 70s. George Burns was good and even John Denver was fine in the lead. Not sure I have a huge desire to re-watch, however....