Unlikely Angel (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Unlikely Angel is a comedy, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Michael Switzer, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A country singer dies prematurely, but cannot enter heaven until she performs a good deed back on earth.
Who’s in it. Unlikely Angel stars Dolly Parton as Ruby Diamond, You Taichi as Akane Ryuuzouji (voice), Takuya Eguchi as Kyōji Hino (voice) and Roddy McDowall as Saint Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Unlikely Angel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Unlikely Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unlikely Angel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unlikely Angel (1996)?
- In US, Unlikely Angel is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Unlikely Angel worth watching?
- Unlikely Angel holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unlikely Angel?
- Unlikely Angel stars Dolly Parton, You Taichi, Takuya Eguchi, Roddy McDowall and Allison Mack.
- When was Unlikely Angel released?
- Unlikely Angel was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.