Angels with Dirty Faces (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1938, Angels with Dirty Faces is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 97 minutes. “The saga of America’s dirty faced kids... and the breaks that life won’t give them!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Childhood chums Rocky Sullivan and Jerry Connelly grow up on opposite sides of the fence: Rocky matures into a prominent gangster, while Jerry becomes a priest, tending to the needs of his old tenement neighborhood.
Who’s in it. Angels with Dirty Faces stars James Cagney as Rocky Sullivan, Pat O’Brien as Jerry Connolly, Humphrey Bogart as James Frazier and Ann Sheridan as Laury Ferguson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Angels with Dirty Faces has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angels with Dirty Faces page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angels with Dirty Faces tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angels with Dirty Faces (1938)?
- In GB, Angels with Dirty Faces is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Angels with Dirty Faces worth watching?
- Angels with Dirty Faces holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Angels with Dirty Faces?
- Angels with Dirty Faces stars James Cagney, Pat O’Brien, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan and George Bancroft.