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Oh, God!

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Jerry Landers (John Denver), an assistant manager in a supermarket, receives a visit from God (George Burns), who appears in the form of an old man. Reluctant at first, Jerry agrees to spread the word about his visits from the almighty creator of heaven and earth. However, Jerry's wife, Bobbie (Teri Garr), is skeptical, and theologians think Jerry's God is a fake. As Jerry continues to receive visits from God, religious authorities take action and demand that he prove his story.
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Critics Consensus

Oh, God!'s Biblical playfulness makes for more cute farce than divine comedy, but George Burns' sly performance as the Almighty gives this high concept gravitas.

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Janet Maslin New York Times May 9, 2005
2/5
An uneasy amalgam or inconsistent attitudes, without enough humor or zaniness to divert attention from its questionable premise. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Oct 23, 2004
3.5/4
Carl Reiner's Oh, God! is a treasure of a movie: A sly, civilized, quietly funny speculation on what might happen if God endeavored to present himself in the flesh yet once again to forgetful Man. Go to Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Reader Jan 1, 2000
George Burns seems to be warming up for a good Second City sketch on God's return to earth as a rumpled vaudevillian, but it soon becomes clear that director Carl Reiner isn't kidding -- he really thinks this movie is going to save the world. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Aug 9, 2024
C
The likable George Burns is easy to take in such a ridiculous role. Go to Full Review Steve Warren The Barb (Atlanta) May 9, 2023
The picture leaves you feeling good, the way movies used to; and it's less likely to send you running to the nearest church than to make you throw your popcorn box in a trash receptacle instead of leaving it on the floor. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Sep 17, 2021
3/4
The film's success is due to its sincerity, eschewing the sort of tasteless and cynical jokes that such a project would naturally attract. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Bob Z @Bobzacamano76 Oct 11, 2026 God is great! Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 26, 2026 Oh, God! = a 3.5 star Movie! See more lolblog T @RT47829063 Sep 9, 2026 the movie is so cliche, so predictable, nothing interesting to bring, but at least it kept me interested for a llitle bit, altough i hated it. that's why 2/10 See more thiago S @Thiagostone May 25, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more mark g @Mark_Alan_G. Feb 12, 2026 In the end, I think this was a pretty intelligent movie. It explores the idea of faith in a rather original way. See more David S @RT68837966 Apr 6, 2025 The film emotionally wallops me - in ways I shouldn't have to explain. No it's not a diagram for success but it has impacted my life. See more Read all reviews
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Carl Reiner

Director

George Burns

God

John Denver

Jerry Landers

Teri Garr

Bobbie Landers

Ralph Bellamy

Sam Raven

Dinah Shore

Self

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Synopsis Jerry Landers (John Denver), an assistant manager in a supermarket, receives a visit from God (George Burns), who appears in the form of an old man. Reluctant at first, Jerry agrees to spread the word about his visits from the almighty creator of heaven and earth. However, Jerry's wife, Bobbie (Teri Garr), is skeptical, and theologians think Jerry's God is a fake. As Jerry continues to receive visits from God, religious authorities take action and demand that he prove his story.
Director
Carl Reiner
Producer
Jerry Weintraub
Screenwriter
Larry Gelbart
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 7, 1977, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2007
Runtime
1h 37m
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