We're No Angels (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1955, We're No Angels is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 106 minutes. “A strangler... A swindler... A safecracker... Yet you'll love them!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three convicts escape from prison on Devil's Island just before Christmas and arrive at a nearby French colonial town. They go to the store of the Ducotels, the only store that gives supplies on credit. They initially intend to take advantage of them but have a change of heart after they find the family is in financial troubles.
Who’s in it. We're No Angels stars Humphrey Bogart as Joseph, Aldo Ray as Albert, Peter Ustinov as Jules and Joan Bennett as Amelie Ducotel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, We're No Angels has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We're No Angels page.
If you liked it. Fans of We're No Angels tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We're No Angels (1955)?
- In US, We're No Angels is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is We're No Angels worth watching?
- We're No Angels holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in We're No Angels?
- We're No Angels stars Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray, Peter Ustinov, Joan Bennett and Basil Rathbone.
- When was We're No Angels released?
- We're No Angels was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.