A Little Bit Of Heaven (2011) (PLUS — 2027)

The film explores the fear of mortality, the importance of reconciling with family, and the power of love at the end of life. Cast and Key Characters Character Description Kate Hudson Marley Corbett

After learning she has terminal cancer, Marley meets Dr. Julian Goldstein (Gael García Bernal). Their professional relationship eventually turns romantic, forcing Marley to confront her fear of intimacy. A Little Bit of Heaven (2011)

While under anesthesia, Marley has a near-death vision where she meets God (portrayed by Whoopi Goldberg as Marley's "feminist ideal"). God grants her three wishes: The film explores the fear of mortality, the

A million dollars (received through a life insurance payout). A third wish that is later revealed to be falling in love. A third wish that is later revealed to be falling in love

Reviewers from The Guardian and Metacritic found the portrayal of cancer unrealistic and the spiritual subplots "jarring".