Angel (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2008, Angel is a drama and romance film directed by Colin Nutley, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Angelica "Angel" Holst was a celebrated rockstar in the '80s, but since then her fame and popularity has faded. Now it's time to step back into the spotlight – but to reach the top again she needs media attention, and the question is what price Angel is willing to pay to get back?
Who’s in it. Angel stars Helena Bergström as Angelica “Angel” Holst, Rolf Lassgård as Rick, Rikard Wolff as Jess and Elisabet Carlsson as Eva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Angel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angel (2008)?
- In GB, Angel is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Angel worth watching?
- Angel holds an audience score of 4.2 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 Angel?
- Angel stars Helena Bergström, Rolf Lassgård, Rikard Wolff, Elisabet Carlsson and Johan Rabaeus.
- When was Angel released?
- Angel was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.