
Just Like Heaven
In a sun-drenched San Francisco, architect David Abbott finds his carefully constructed life delightfully disrupted by the spectral presence of Elizabeth Masterson, a woman claiming ownership of his newly renovated apartment—who vanishes as quickly as she appears. This isn’t a traditional haunting, but a tender, whimsical exploration of grief and connection as David navigates a budding romance with a woman unbound by the constraints of the physical world, while Elizabeth struggles with a hidden reality beyond her awareness. The film gently unravels a poignant mystery surrounding a tragic accident, showcasing a playful yet melancholic atmosphere where the line between reality and perception blurs, presenting a unique romantic comedy built upon enduring loneliness and the unexpected power of shared spaces. It’s a story less about escaping loss, and more about finding a joyful, fleeting intimacy within its delicate echo.
Movie Details
- Director
- Mark Waters
- Release Date
- 2005-09-16
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (2630)
Cast
- Reese Witherspoon
- Mark Ruffalo
- Donal Logue
- Dina Spybey-Waters
- Ben Shenkman
- Jon Heder
- Ivana Miličević
- Caroline Aaron
- Rosalind Chao
- Ron Canada













