Bright Angel (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1990, Bright Angel is a thriller and drama film directed by Michael Fields, running about 93 minutes. “Don't fall for someone who's got more troubles than you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Montana, naive teenager George longs to escape from his broken home before his dysfunctional parents push him over the edge. When George meets pretty drifter Lucy, she easily convinces him and his friend Claude to join her on a road trip to Montana in hopes of breaking her brother out of jail.
Who’s in it. Bright Angel stars Dermot Mulroney as George Russell, Lili Taylor as Lucy, Sam Shepard as Jack Russell and Valerie Perrine as Aileen Russell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Bright Angel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bright Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bright Angel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bright Angel (1990)?
- In US, Bright Angel is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bright Angel worth watching?
- Bright Angel holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bright Angel?
- Bright Angel stars Dermot Mulroney, Lili Taylor, Sam Shepard, Valerie Perrine and Burt Young.
- When was Bright Angel released?
- Bright Angel was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.