Dear God (1996) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Dear God (1996) — A judge gives con-man Tom Turner a choice—a jail sentence, or a year of honest work. Streaming on Amazon Video, Apple T...
Dear God (1996) Storyline
A judge gives con-man Tom Turner a choice—a jail sentence, or a year of honest work. But when he gets a job in the U.S. Post Office's dead letter office, he starts a Good Samaritan con by answering letters written to God. His seemingly virtuous work inspires his co-workers to do the same, but their good deeds are frowned upon by the postmaster general—and the cops.
Full Cast & Crew
- Greg Kinnear as Tom Turner
- Laurie Metcalf as Rebecca Frazen
- Maria Pitillo as Gloria McKinney
- Tim Conway as Herman Dooly
- Héctor Elizondo as Vladek Vidov
- Jon Seda as Handsome
- Roscoe Lee Browne as Idris Abraham
- Anna Maria Horsford as Lucille Barnett
- Kathleen Marshall as Whispering Wendy
- Isadora O'Boto as Hot Mary
- Felix Pire as Ramon
- Donal Logue as Webster
- Sam McMurray as Federal Prosecutor
- Nancy Marchand as Judge Kits Van Heynigan
- Larry Miller as State Judge
Why Watch Dear God?
The Vibe: Dear God is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie from 1996. Directed by Garry Marshall, and starring Greg Kinnear, Laurie Metcalf, Maria Pitillo A judge gives con-man Tom Turner a choice—a jail sentence, or a year of honest work.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.5/10, Dear God retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy movies, Dear God deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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