An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loophole and reenter Heaven.
Writing
Smith's dialogue weaponizes Catholic guilt into punchlines.
Acting
Affleck and Damon's angelic toxic friendship carries the soul.
Costume
Alan Rickman's Metatron robes deserve their own religion.
Director
Kevin Smith
Ben Affleck
Bartleby
Matt Damon
Loki
Linda Fiorentino
Bethany
Salma Hayek Pinault
Serendipity
Jason Lee
Azrael
Jason Mewes
Jay
Alan Rickman
Metatron
Chris Rock
Rufus
George Carlin
Cardinal Glick
Bud Cort
John Doe Jersey
Alanis Morissette
God
Jeff Anderson
Gun Salesman
Brian O'Halloran
Grant Hicks
Janeane Garofalo
Liz
Betty Aberlin
Nun
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film sparked real protests; Smith received death threats and hired armed security at premieres. The Catholic League's campaign arguably boosted its cult status.
George Carlin ad-libbed most of his cardinal's lines, including the 'Catholicism Wow!' pitch. The original cut was nearly three hours.
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