This Steve Martin Movie Is Way More Than a Musical — It's a Brilliant Escapist Fantasy

The 1981 romance musical Pennies From Heaven, starring Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, and Christopher Walken, was Martin's first dive into drama.

December 1, 2024 · 1 min · 62 words · Brittany Avery

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Instead of being crowd-pleasing entertainment, the genre has become something you either love or hate.

This Thanksgiving classic features a scene not suited for a family dinner.

Pennies From Heavenis available to rent on Prime Video in the U.S.

Steve Martin’s Arthur dancing in Pennies From Heaven

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Steve Martin’s Arthur smiling with Bernadette Peters' Eileen in Pennies From Heaven

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Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, and Jessica Harper in ‘Pennies From Heaven’

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