Only Angels Have Wings (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1939, Only Angels Have Wings is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 121 minutes. “BIG As The Fog-Shrouded Andes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A traveling performer arrives at a remote South American port town where the head of an air freight service must risk his pilots' lives to earn a major contract.
Who’s in it. Only Angels Have Wings stars Cary Grant as Geoff Carter, Jean Arthur as Bonnie Lee, Richard Barthelmess as Bat Mac Pherson and Rita Hayworth as Judy MacPherson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Only Angels Have Wings has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only Angels Have Wings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Only Angels Have Wings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Only Angels Have Wings (1939)?
- In US, Only Angels Have Wings is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Only Angels Have Wings worth watching?
- Only Angels Have Wings holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Only Angels Have Wings?
- Only Angels Have Wings stars Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Richard Barthelmess, Rita Hayworth and Thomas Mitchell.
- When was Only Angels Have Wings released?
- Only Angels Have Wings was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.