Julio and His Angel (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1996, Julio and His Angel is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Jorge Cervera Jr., running about 92 minutes. “Have faith and you will have an angel in your heart ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julio is a small boy in Mexico who loses his mother. As she is dying, she promises him that she will send him an angel to take care of him. He is put in an orphanage that is nothing more than a work house. Julio escapes and meets up with some street-wise kids and they go around stealing wallets and purses from the tourists around town. Julio is remembering his mother's promise while praying at the church and a man appears as he is leaving. The man's name is Angel.
Who’s in it. Julio and His Angel stars Eduardo Saúl Martínez as Julio and Jorge Cervera Jr. as Angel.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Julio and His Angel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Julio and His Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Julio and His Angel tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Julio and His Angel (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Julio and His Angel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Julio and His Angel worth watching?
- Julio and His Angel holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Julio and His Angel?
- Julio and His Angel stars Eduardo Saúl Martínez and Jorge Cervera Jr..
- When was Julio and His Angel released?
- Julio and His Angel was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.