Aaron Loves Angela (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1975, Aaron Loves Angela is a comedy, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Gordon Parks Jr., running about 99 minutes. “A love story that is tough ... and tender!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aaron and Angela, two young adults living in the Harlem ghetto of New York City, are deeply in love with each other. The only thing standing in the way of their love is their families. Aaron is black, while Angela is Puerto Rican, and neither family wants one of their own to associate with the others. As the pair rebel against the prejudices of their families, they soon find the conflict spreading out to their friends and neighbors, until the hatred threatens to spiral out of control.
Who’s in it. Aaron Loves Angela stars Moses Gunn as Ike, Kevin Hooks as Aaron, Irene Cara as Angela and Robert Hooks as Beau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Aaron Loves Angela has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Aaron Loves Angela page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aaron Loves Angela tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aaron Loves Angela (1975)?
- In US, Aaron Loves Angela 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 Aaron Loves Angela worth watching?
- Aaron Loves Angela holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aaron Loves Angela?
- Aaron Loves Angela stars Moses Gunn, Kevin Hooks, Irene Cara, Robert Hooks and Leon Pinkney.
- When was Aaron Loves Angela released?
- Aaron Loves Angela was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.