Evil Angels (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1988, Evil Angels is a drama film directed by Fred Schepisi, running about 120 minutes. “A family torn apart. A public filled with outrage. A woman accused of murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who, during a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, claimed she witnessed a dingo take her baby daughter, Azaria, from their tent. Azaria's body was never found and, after investigations and two public inquests, she is charged with murder.
Who’s in it. Evil Angels stars Meryl Streep as Lindy Chamberlain, Sam Neill as Michael Chamberlain, Dale Reeves as Aidan, 6 years and David Hoflin as Aidan, 8 years, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Evil Angels has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evil Angels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evil Angels tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evil Angels (1988)?
- In US, Evil Angels is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Evil Angels worth watching?
- Evil Angels holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Evil Angels?
- Evil Angels stars Meryl Streep, Sam Neill, Dale Reeves, David Hoflin and Jason Reason.
- When was Evil Angels released?
- Evil Angels was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.