Charley and the Angel (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1973, Charley and the Angel is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Vincent McEveety, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Charley is a workaholic family man that finds out from an angel that his "number's up" and he will be dying soon so he tries to change his ways and be a better husband and father with the time he has left.
Who’s in it. Charley and the Angel stars Fred MacMurray as Charley Appleby, Kurt Russell as Ray Ferris, Harry Morgan as Angel and Cloris Leachman as Nettie Appleby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Charley and the Angel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Charley and the Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charley and the Angel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charley and the Angel (1973)?
- In US, Charley and the Angel is available to 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 Charley and the Angel worth watching?
- Charley and the Angel holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charley and the Angel?
- Charley and the Angel stars Fred MacMurray, Kurt Russell, Harry Morgan, Cloris Leachman and Kathleen Cody.
- When was Charley and the Angel released?
- Charley and the Angel was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.