Papa's Angels (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film

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Released in 2000, Papa's Angels is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Dwight H. Little, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. Arkansas furniture maker Grins Jenkins is a cheerful man and loving father to his five kids, as well as the life of every party in their small town. When his wife Sharon, who used to be the 'bad cop', slowly dies of TBC, so does Grins' sense of fun. The kids refuse to keep mourning forever, but dad practically retires from the world and turns his back, opposing them enjoying life again. Then Christmastide arrives, and son Alvin refuses to let his kid brother's dream be spoiled.

Who’s in it. Papa's Angels stars Scott Bakula as Grins Jenkins, Lachlan Murdoch as Alvin Jenkins, Cynthia Nixon as Sharon Jenkins and Eva Marie Saint as Dori "Grammy" Jenkins, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Papa's Angels page.

If you liked it. Fans of Papa's Angels tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Papa's Angels (2000)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Papa's Angels change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Papa's Angels?
Papa's Angels stars Scott Bakula, Lachlan Murdoch, Cynthia Nixon, Eva Marie Saint and Jenny-Lynn Hutcheson.
When was Papa's Angels released?
Papa's Angels was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.