As If They Were Angels (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, As If They Were Angels is a documentary film directed by Terry Strauss, running about 85 minutes. “A deeply layered WWII tale of shipwreck, a steep loss of life, courage, sacrifice and human endurance; of rescue and remembrance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The little known story of one of the worst non-combat disasters in the history of the US Navy, …AS IF THEY WERE ANGELS is a story of courage, heart, sacrifice and the heroism of miners & fishermen of 2 small towns, who risked their lives to save nearly 200 American sailors, shipwrecked on the rugged cliffs of Newfoundland. Narrated by Peter Coyote, it’s a deeply layered tale of navigation errors, courts martial mistakes, a steep loss of life, and resonates today as if the very telling of its deep humanity offers a lifeline for our fractured times.
Who’s in it. As If They Were Angels stars Peter Coyote as Narrator.
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 As If They Were Angels page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch As If They Were Angels (2018)?
- In US, As If They Were Angels 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.
- Who stars in As If They Were Angels?
- As If They Were Angels stars Peter Coyote.
- When was As If They Were Angels released?
- As If They Were Angels was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.