An Angel on Wheels (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1959, An Angel on Wheels is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Géza von Radványi, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. This romantic comedy pairs Romy Schneider with French star Henry Vidal, and they make quite a sweet couple in this love story. Schneider plays Vidal's guardian angel who tries to convince him not to marry his rich but mean fiance, but rather fall in love with a stewardess who is secretly in love with him. Things are beginning to become complicated when Schneider herself is robbed of her angelic powers and seems to fail in her mission.
Who’s in it. An Angel on Wheels stars Romy Schneider as Line, Henri Vidal as Pierre Chaillot, Michèle Mercier as Augusta de Munchenberg and Jean-Paul Belmondo as Michel Barrot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, An Angel on Wheels has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Angel on Wheels page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Angel on Wheels tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Angel on Wheels (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Angel on Wheels change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Angel on Wheels worth watching?
- An Angel on Wheels holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Angel on Wheels?
- An Angel on Wheels stars Romy Schneider, Henri Vidal, Michèle Mercier, Jean-Paul Belmondo and Margarete Haagen.
- When was An Angel on Wheels released?
- An Angel on Wheels was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.