“I was supposed to win the Super Bowl.”
synopsis
After being taken to heaven too early, a professional quarterback is sent back to Earth in the body of a wealthy industrialist — and tries to reclaim his life.
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mini-review
A softer, more romantic remake of Here Comes Mr. Jordan, this version leans into charm and identity questions. It’s less about metaphysical stakes and more about how a man inhabits a life that isn’t his. Warren Beatty keeps it breezy, which prevents the premise from becoming heavy.
Football season. Identity crises. Wondering what you’d do with someone else’s life.
Absurdist's Corner
A celestial escort removes a man from Earth mid-bike ride, only to discover the paperwork was wrong — so they scramble to find an available billionaire body as a substitute.
fun facts
Co-directed by and starring Warren Beatty.
Nominated for nine Academy Awards.
The film helped popularize the modern “body swap with purpose” trope.
Its tone is lighter and more romantic than the 1941 original.