The Angelic Conversation (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1985, The Angelic Conversation is a drama film directed by Derek Jarman, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. The Angelic Conversation is a lyrical, haunting film about a young man’s search for love, in a dreamlike landscape. Offscreen, Dame Judi Dench recites a sequence of Shakespeare sonnets, that counterpoint the action. Jarman called it, “My most austere work, but also the closest to my heart.”
Who’s in it. The Angelic Conversation stars Paul Reynolds, Judi Dench as (voice), Phillip Williamson and Dave Baby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Angelic Conversation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Angelic Conversation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Angelic Conversation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Angelic Conversation (1985)?
- In GB, The Angelic Conversation is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Angelic Conversation worth watching?
- The Angelic Conversation holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Angelic Conversation?
- The Angelic Conversation stars Paul Reynolds, Judi Dench, Phillip Williamson, Dave Baby and Timothy Burke.
- When was The Angelic Conversation released?
- The Angelic Conversation was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.