Angela's Ashes (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1999, Angela's Ashes is a drama film directed by Alan Parker, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the best selling autobiography by Irish expat Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes follows the experiences of young Frankie and his family as they try against all odds to escape the poverty endemic in the slums of pre-war Limerick. The film opens with the family in Brooklyn, but following the death of one of Frankie's siblings, they return home, only to find the situation there even worse. Prejudice against Frankie's Northern Irish father makes his search for employment in the Republic difficult despite his having fought for the IRA, and when he does find money, he spends the money on drink.
Who’s in it. Angela's Ashes stars Emily Watson as Angela McCourt, Robert Carlyle as Malachy McCourt, Joe Breen as Young Frank and Michael Legge as Older Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Angela's Ashes has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Angela's Ashes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angela's Ashes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angela's Ashes (1999)?
- In US, Angela's Ashes is available to 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 Angela's Ashes worth watching?
- Angela's Ashes holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Angela's Ashes?
- Angela's Ashes stars Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Michael Legge and Ciaran Owens.
- When was Angela's Ashes released?
- Angela's Ashes was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.