Half Angel (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1951, Half Angel is a comedy film directed by Richard Sale, running about 77 minutes. “You meet the nicest people when you walk in your sleep and you do the DARNDEST things!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nurse Nora Gilpin plans are to marry building contractor Tim McCarey and settle down. But one night a sleepwalking Nora slips into a provocative dress and goes to the home of startled lawyer John Raymond, for whom she doesn't care much during the day. She does not reveal her name and he cannot figure out where they have met, but they spend several hours together until she gets away before John notices.
Who’s in it. Half Angel stars Loretta Young as Nora Gilpin, Joseph Cotten as John Raymond Jr., Cecil Kellaway as Tim McCarey and Jim Backus as Michael Hogan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Half Angel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half Angel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half Angel (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Half Angel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Half Angel worth watching?
- Half Angel holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half Angel?
- Half Angel stars Loretta Young, Joseph Cotten, Cecil Kellaway, Jim Backus and Irene Ryan.
- When was Half Angel released?
- Half Angel was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.