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The Angels' Share

2012·Movie
1h 41min·R
IMDb7.0Metacritic666.6Rotten Tomatoes88%78%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyAcorn TV

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The Angels' Share fingerprint

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and moving

  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Four Friends. One Mission. Lots of Spirit.

Robbie is a Glasgow boy locked in a family feud who just wants a way out. On community service, he meets Rhino, Albert and Mo. Little did Robbie imagine that turning to drink might change their lives, leading them to the distilleries of the Scottish Highlands and the biggest gamble of his life.
Scottish Social RealismRedemptive Underdog StoryWhisky CultureBittersweet Comedy-DramaWorking-Class LifeSecond ChancesRegional CharmFriendship & Loyalty

Crew

Directed by:
Ken Loach, David Gilchrist, Michael Queen
Written by:
Paul Laverty
Produced by:
Pascal Caucheteux, Rebecca O'Brien, Kahleen Crawford
Composed by:
George Fenton, Ray Beckett, Kevin Brazier

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Angels' Share

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Angels' Share legally?

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyAcorn TVSundance NowAcornTV

The Angels' Share is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Acorn TV, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Angels' Share worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Angels' Share rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is The Angels' Share?

1 h 41 min

The Angels' Share runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Angels' Share?

Critics77
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see The Angels' Share much the same way.

What language is The Angels' Share in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, France, Italy, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch The Angels' Share?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Angels' Share in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Angels' Share use?

The CaperThe DitzDumbass Has a PointFeuding FamiliesKitchen Sink DramaMan in a KiltMeta CastingNice Job Breaking It, Hero!The Smurfette PrincipleSticky FingersUnspoken Plan GuaranteeViolent Glaswegian

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Angels' Share, including The Caper, The Ditz, Dumbass Has a Point.