Wings of Desire (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1987, Wings of Desire is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Wim Wenders, running about 128 minutes. “There are angels on the streets of Berlin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds -- with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk -- that it might be possible for him to take human form.
Who’s in it. Wings of Desire stars Bruno Ganz as Damiel, Solveig Dommartin as Marion, Otto Sander as Cassiel and Curt Bois as Homer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Wings of Desire has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wings of Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wings of Desire tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wings of Desire (1987)?
- In US, Wings of Desire is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wings of Desire worth watching?
- Wings of Desire holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wings of Desire?
- Wings of Desire stars Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois and Peter Falk.
- When was Wings of Desire released?
- Wings of Desire was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.