Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1991, Where Angels Fear to Tread is a drama and romance film directed by Charles Sturridge, running about 108 minutes. “Only one thing could come between Lilia and her Italian lover… her in-laws.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An English widow goes to Italy, falls in love with a dentist's son and marries him, against her straitlaced family's wishes.
Who’s in it. Where Angels Fear to Tread stars Rupert Graves as Philip Herriton, Helen Mirren as Lilia Herriton, Helena Bonham Carter as Caroline Abbott and Barbara Jefford as Mrs. Herriton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Where Angels Fear to Tread has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where Angels Fear to Tread page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where Angels Fear to Tread tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991)?
- In US, Where Angels Fear to Tread is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Where Angels Fear to Tread worth watching?
- Where Angels Fear to Tread holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where Angels Fear to Tread?
- Where Angels Fear to Tread stars Rupert Graves, Helen Mirren, Helena Bonham Carter, Barbara Jefford and Judy Davis.
- When was Where Angels Fear to Tread released?
- Where Angels Fear to Tread was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.