An irreverent, life-loving ad executive facing terminal cancer. Julian Goldstein A reserved oncologist who falls for Marley. Kathy Bates Beverly Corbett Marley's estranged, overprotective mother. Whoopi Goldberg
A whimsical, wise representation of God in Marley's visions. A Little Bit of Heaven (2011)
Reviewers from The Guardian and Metacritic found the portrayal of cancer unrealistic and the spiritual subplots "jarring". Whoopi Goldberg A whimsical, wise representation of God
The film explores the fear of mortality, the importance of reconciling with family, and the power of love at the end of life. Cast and Key Characters Character Description Kate Hudson Marley Corbett Cast and Key Characters Character Description Kate Hudson
The ability to fly (which she achieves through hang gliding).
The story centers on (Kate Hudson), a successful advertising executive and commitment-phobe who uses humor as a defense mechanism.
While under anesthesia, Marley has a near-death vision where she meets God (portrayed by Whoopi Goldberg as Marley's "feminist ideal"). God grants her three wishes: