The Fourth Angel (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2001, The Fourth Angel is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by John Irvin, running about 96 minutes. “Sometimes revenge is the only solution.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Workaholic reporter, Jack Elgin takes his family on a working trip to India, but their aircraft is hijacked in Cyprus by a previously-unknown terrorist movement, and his wife and daughter are among the slaughtered. With western governments suppressing key facts and unwilling to go after the terrorists, Jack uses his contacts and snooping skill to seek the truth himself.
Who’s in it. The Fourth Angel stars Jeremy Irons as Jack Elgin, Forest Whitaker as Agent Jules Bernard, Jason Priestley as Davidson and Briony Glassco as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Fourth Angel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fourth Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fourth Angel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fourth Angel (2001)?
- In US, The Fourth Angel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fourth Angel worth watching?
- The Fourth Angel holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fourth Angel?
- The Fourth Angel stars Jeremy Irons, Forest Whitaker, Jason Priestley, Briony Glassco and Charlotte Rampling.
- When was The Fourth Angel released?
- The Fourth Angel was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.