Street Angel (1928): cast, story & where to watch

1928 · Film · ★ 7.1

Street Angel poster

Released in 1928, Street Angel is a drama and romance film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 102 minutes. “"Not just another "Motion Picture" — "Street Angel is the masterpiece of all time"."” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A spirited young woman finds herself destitute and on the streets before joining a traveling carnival, where she meets a vagabond painter.

Who’s in it. Street Angel stars Janet Gaynor as Angela, Charles Farrell as Gino, Natalie Kingston as Lisetta and Henry Armetta as Mascetto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Street Angel has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Street Angel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Street Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Street Angel (1928)?
In US, Street Angel is available to stream on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Street Angel worth watching?
Street Angel holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Street Angel?
Street Angel stars Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, Natalie Kingston, Henry Armetta and Guido Trento.
When was Street Angel released?
Street Angel was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.