Movies like the five people you meet in heaven

The Five People You Meet In Heaven is a 2003 novel by Mitch Albom. It follows the life and death of a ride mechanic named Eddie who is killed in an amusement park accident and sent to heaven, where he encounters five people who had a significant impact on him while he was alive. It was published by Hyperion and remained on the New York Times Best Seller list for 95 weeks.

On Eddie's 83rd birthday, an amusement park ride at Ruby Pier (where he is responsible for maintenance) malfunctions due to a damaged cable and stops halfway through the ride. Two of the staff can rescue the passengers on the ride and then release the ride's cart for inspection. However, Eddie's colleagues are completely oblivious to his screams as he realizes the cart will detach if it is released. Eddie notices a girl he'd seen before at the park (Amy/Annie) sitting helplessly in the exact spot the cart was set to impact. Eddie throws himself towards the girl, intending to pull her to safety. Eddie feels an exploding impact, sees a blinding flash, feels a little girl's hands in his, and then nothingness.