Angel (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2007, Angel is a drama and romance film directed by François Ozon, running about 134 minutes. “A dreary city tenement provides backdrop to this tale of exclusion and the magic it takes to become accepted” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Edwardian England. A precocious girl from a poor background with aspirations to being a novelist finds herself swept to fame and fortune when her tasteless romances hit the best seller lists. Her life changes in unexpected ways when she encounters an aristocratic brother and sister, both of whom have cultural ambitions, and both of whom fall in love with her.
Who’s in it. Angel stars Romola Garai as Angel, Sam Neill as Théo, Michael Fassbender as Esmé and Lucy Russell as Nora Howe-Nevinson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Angel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angel (2007)?
- In US, Angel is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Angel worth watching?
- Angel holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Angel?
- Angel stars Romola Garai, Sam Neill, Michael Fassbender, Lucy Russell and Charlotte Rampling.
- When was Angel released?
- Angel was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.