Axel (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1989, Axel is a drama and fantasy film directed by Nigel Wingrove, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. The girl is assisted to her feet and has a bird's head placed on her. The girl is led to another figure who is wearing a horse's head. The bird's head is removed after the horse head and bird size each other up. The girl is the left by herself. She wanders into a fog bank and lands on the ground. She sees an angel. The angel frees her from her mortal bonds.
Who’s in it. Axel stars Saskia Brandauer, Rubecca Mohamed, Sharon Robinson and Saskia Brandauer as Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Axel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Axel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Axel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Axel (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Axel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Axel worth watching?
- Axel holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Axel?
- Axel stars Saskia Brandauer, Rubecca Mohamed, Sharon Robinson, Saskia Brandauer and Rubecca Mohamed.
- When was Axel released?
- Axel was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.