Angel in a Taxi (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1958, Angel in a Taxi is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Antonio Leonviola, running about 89 minutes. “A tender, warm, wonderfully funny film that drives straight at your heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marietto is a very lively and creative orphaned child, housed in a boarding school of nuns. One day, while browsing a newspaper, he sees a photo of a beautiful opera house dancer, Camilla, and is convinced that she is her mother.
Who’s in it. Angel in a Taxi stars Vera Tschechowa as The dancer Camilla, Gabriele Ferzetti as Andrea, Roberto Risso as Filippo and Mario Carotenuto as The baker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Angel in a Taxi 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angel in a Taxi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angel in a Taxi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angel in a Taxi (1958)?
- In US, Angel in a Taxi is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Angel in a Taxi worth watching?
- Angel in a Taxi holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Angel in a Taxi?
- Angel in a Taxi stars Vera Tschechowa, Gabriele Ferzetti, Roberto Risso, Mario Carotenuto and Dori Dorika.
- When was Angel in a Taxi released?
- Angel in a Taxi was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.