Fallen Angel (1945): cast, story & where to watch

1945 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1945, Fallen Angel is a crime, mystery and romance film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 98 minutes. “The creator of "Laura" does it again!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An unemployed drifter, Eric Stanton wanders into a small California town and begins hanging around the local diner. While Eric falls for the lovely waitress Stella, he also begins romancing a quiet and well-to-do woman named June Mills. Since Stella isn't interested in Eric unless he has money, the lovelorn guy comes up with a scheme to win her over, and it involves June. Before long, murder works its way into this passionate love triangle.

Who’s in it. Fallen Angel stars Alice Faye as June Mills, Dana Andrews as Eric Stanton, Linda Darnell as Stella and Charles Bickford as Mark Judd, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Fallen Angel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fallen Angel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fallen Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Fallen Angel (1945)?
In US, Fallen Angel is available to stream on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Fallen Angel worth watching?
Fallen Angel holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Fallen Angel?
Fallen Angel stars Alice Faye, Dana Andrews, Linda Darnell, Charles Bickford and Anne Revere.
When was Fallen Angel released?
Fallen Angel was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.