How Angels are Born (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1996, How Angels are Born is a drama film directed by Murilo Salles, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Two children flee together with a grown up from a slum in Rio because this older person has had problems with the local drug lord. They end up in the house where a rich American lives with his daughter.
Who’s in it. How Angels are Born stars Priscila Assum as Branquinha, Sílvio Guindane as Japa, Larry Pine as William and Ryan Massey as Julie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, How Angels are Born 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 How Angels are Born page.
If you liked it. Fans of How Angels are Born tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How Angels are Born (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How Angels are Born change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is How Angels are Born worth watching?
- How Angels are Born holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How Angels are Born?
- How Angels are Born stars Priscila Assum, Sílvio Guindane, Larry Pine, Ryan Massey and André Mattos.
- When was How Angels are Born released?
- How Angels are Born was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.