Bay of Angels (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1963, Bay of Angels is a drama and romance film directed by Jacques Demy, running about 84 minutes. “A stirring journey into the nightmare of a woman driven by a strange passion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bank clerk is drawn into the risky world of a gorgeous gambling addict.
Who’s in it. Bay of Angels stars Jeanne Moreau as Jacqueline 'Jackie' Demaistre, Claude Mann as Jean Fournier, Paul Guers as Caron and Henri Nassiet as M. Fournier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Bay of Angels has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bay of Angels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bay of Angels tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bay of Angels (1963)?
- In US, Bay of Angels is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bay of Angels worth watching?
- Bay of Angels holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bay of Angels?
- Bay of Angels stars Jeanne Moreau, Claude Mann, Paul Guers, Henri Nassiet and Nicole Chollet.
- When was Bay of Angels released?
- Bay of Angels was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.