Angels and Insects (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1995, Angels and Insects is a drama and romance film directed by Philip Haas, running about 118 minutes. “An elegant seduction. An erotic deception. A stunning revelation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Victorian England, wealthy patriarch Sir Harald Alabaster invites an impoverished biologist, William Adamson, into his home. There, William tries to continue his work, but is distracted by Alabaster's seductive daughter, Eugenia. William and Eugenia begin a torrid romance, but as the couple become closer, the young scientist begins to realize that dark, disturbing things are happening behind the closed doors of the Alabaster manor.
Who’s in it. Angels and Insects stars Mark Rylance as William Adamson, Kristin Scott Thomas as Matty Crompton, Patsy Kensit as Eugenia Alabaster Adamson and Jeremy Kemp as Sir Harald Alabaster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Angels and Insects has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angels and Insects page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angels and Insects tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angels and Insects (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Angels and Insects change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Angels and Insects worth watching?
- Angels and Insects holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Angels and Insects?
- Angels and Insects stars Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, Patsy Kensit, Jeremy Kemp and Douglas Henshall.
- When was Angels and Insects released?
- Angels and Insects was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.