An Angel at My Table (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1990, An Angel at My Table is a drama film directed by Jane Campion, running about 158 minutes. “Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.
Who’s in it. An Angel at My Table stars Kerry Fox as Janet Frame, Alexia Keogh as Janet Frame as a child, Karen Fergusson as Janet Frame as a teenager and Iris Churn as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, An Angel at My Table has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max 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 An Angel at My Table page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Angel at My Table tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Angel at My Table (1990)?
- In US, An Angel at My Table is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, 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 An Angel at My Table worth watching?
- An Angel at My Table holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in An Angel at My Table?
- An Angel at My Table stars Kerry Fox, Alexia Keogh, Karen Fergusson, Iris Churn and Jessie Mune.
- When was An Angel at My Table released?
- An Angel at My Table was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 158 minutes.