Archangel (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1990, Archangel is a comedy, drama, war and romance film directed by Guy Maddin, running about 82 minutes. “A Tragedy of the Great War” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A surrealistic film in which a strangely assorted group of people come together in the Russian Arctic at the height of the revolution and World War One.
Who’s in it. Archangel stars Michael Gottli as Jannings, David Falkenburg as Geza, Michael O'Sullivan as Doctor and Margaret Anne MacLeod as Baba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Archangel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Archangel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Archangel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Archangel (1990)?
- In US, Archangel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Archangel worth watching?
- Archangel holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Archangel?
- Archangel stars Michael Gottli, David Falkenburg, Michael O'Sullivan, Margaret Anne MacLeod and Ari Cohen.
- When was Archangel released?
- Archangel was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.