Clarence and Angel (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1980, Clarence and Angel is a drama film directed by Robert Gardner, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Clarence is a new boy in school, recently arrived in New York from the rural south. Angel is already there, Hispanic and proud of it. Clarence has dyslexia, a reading difficulty; Angel is hyperactive; both disturb their class and are punished by exile out of the classroom to the hallway. They meet, talk, share experiences and hopes. Angel's activity is translated into teaching Clarence to read, and together they build a school friendship that transcends race and ethnicity and the lack of understanding of themselves by the system.
Who’s in it. Clarence and Angel stars Darren Brown as Clarence and MarkAnthony Cardona as Angel.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Clarence and Angel sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clarence and Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clarence and Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clarence and Angel (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Clarence and Angel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Clarence and Angel worth watching?
- Clarence and Angel holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Clarence and Angel?
- Clarence and Angel stars Darren Brown and MarkAnthony Cardona.
- When was Clarence and Angel released?
- Clarence and Angel was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.