The Angel Doll (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2002, The Angel Doll is a drama and family film directed by Alexander Johnston, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of two small town boys from different sides of the tracks: 1950's childhood and self-redemption. Young "Whitey" Black (so called because of a tuft of blanched hair on the left side of his head) lives in poverty with his single mother and ailing, four-year old sister, Sandy. Just across town, young Jerry Barlow lives the advantages of a middle class lifestyle with both parents and his younger brother. When mischief casts Whitey and Jerry into a shared paper route, Jerry quickly learns of Whitey's desire to buy his sister an angel doll for Christmas. Even though no such dolls exist in their hometown, Whitey, Jerry and a host of colorful characters set out in search of Sandy's gift. Along the way, reversals of fortune, theft, prejudice and, ultimately, the boy's friendship opens their eyes to the vastness of the small town around them.
Who’s in it. The Angel Doll stars Keith Carradine as Adult Jerry Barlow, Betsy Brantley as Mary Barlow, Beatrice Bush as Pearl Cumberland and Pat Hingle as Noah Roudabush, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Angel Doll has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Angel Doll page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Angel Doll tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Angel Doll (2002)?
- In US, The Angel Doll is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Angel Doll worth watching?
- The Angel Doll holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Angel Doll?
- The Angel Doll stars Keith Carradine, Betsy Brantley, Beatrice Bush, Pat Hingle and Gil Johnson.
- When was The Angel Doll released?
- The Angel Doll was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.