Angus (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1995, Angus is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Patrick Read Johnson, running about 90 minutes. “For everyone on the outside looking in... your moment has arrived!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Angus is a large, pathetic 14-year-old whose thoughts are most often filled with the image of only one girl, Melissa Lefevre. Angus is shy and thinks that he has no chance of ever 'getting' her. Being especially uncool, he is incredibly surprised (along with the rest of the school) that he is chosen to dance with her at the Winter Ball. The only one not surprised is the cool kid who set him up to fail, but Angus' best friend is going to help him win the heart of Melissa by developing a new look for him
Who’s in it. Angus stars Kathy Bates as Meg Bethune, Robert Curtis Brown as Alexander, Chris Owen as Troy Wedberg and Kevin Connolly as Andy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Angus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Angus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angus (1995)?
- In US, Angus 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 Angus worth watching?
- Angus holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Angus?
- Angus stars Kathy Bates, Robert Curtis Brown, Chris Owen, Kevin Connolly and Tony Denman.
- When was Angus released?
- Angus was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.