El Angel (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2018, El Angel is a drama and crime film directed by Luis Ortega, running about 115 minutes. “Inspired by true events.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1971. Carlos Robledo Puch is a 19-year-old boy with an angelic face, but a vocational thief as well, who acts ruthlessly, without remorse. When he meets Ramón, they follow together a dark path of crime and death.
Who’s in it. El Angel stars Lorenzo Ferro as Carlitos, Chino Darín as Ramón, Mercedes Morán as Ana María and Daniel Fanego as José, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, El Angel has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10.5M at the box office.
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, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Angel (2018)?
- In US, El Angel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El Angel worth watching?
- El Angel holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El Angel?
- El Angel stars Lorenzo Ferro, Chino Darín, Mercedes Morán, Daniel Fanego and Luis Gnecco.
- When was El Angel released?
- El Angel was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.