We're No Angels (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1989, We're No Angels is a comedy and crime film directed by Neil Jordan, running about 106 minutes. “Escaped convicts disguised as priests. It'll take a miracle to get away with this one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two escaped cons' only prayer to escape is to pass themselves off as priests and pass by the police blockade at the border into the safety of Canada.
Who’s in it. We're No Angels stars Robert De Niro as Ned, Sean Penn as Jim, Demi Moore as Molly and Hoyt Axton as Father Levesque, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, We're No Angels has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and 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 We're No Angels page.
If you liked it. Fans of We're No Angels tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We're No Angels (1989)?
- In US, We're No Angels is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and 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.
- Is We're No Angels worth watching?
- We're No Angels holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in We're No Angels?
- We're No Angels stars Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Demi Moore, Hoyt Axton and Bruno Kirby.
- When was We're No Angels released?
- We're No Angels was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.