Angel (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1982, Angel is a drama and music film directed by Neil Jordan, running about 92 minutes. “Music. Death. Obsession. Revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Saxophonist Danny witnesses the murder of his band manager and a deaf-mute girl after a gig. Questioned by the police, he remembers only the orthopedic shoes of the killers’ leader. So begins his quest to avenge her.
Who’s in it. Angel stars Stephen Rea as Danny, Veronica Quilligan as Annie, Alan Devlin as Bill and Peter Caffrey as Ray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Angel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angel (1982)?
- In GB, Angel is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Angel worth watching?
- Angel holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Angel?
- Angel stars Stephen Rea, Veronica Quilligan, Alan Devlin, Peter Caffrey and Honor Heffernan.
- When was Angel released?
- Angel was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.