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Angel and the Badman

1947·Movie
1h 40min·NR
68
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, family, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

He lived only for revenge...She lived only for his love!

Notorious shootist and womanizer Quirt Evans' horse collapses as he passes a Quaker family's home. Quirt has been wounded, and the kindly family takes him in to nurse him back to health against the advice of others. The handsome Evans quickly attracts the affections of their beautiful daughter, Penelope. He develops an affection for the family and their faith, but his troubled past follows him.
Classic Western RomanceQuaker ValuesMoral RedemptionCowboy CodeOld West JusticeFaith and ForgivenessSimple LivingTroubled Past

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Angel and the Badman legally?

Angel and the Badman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Angel and the Badman worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Angel and the Badman rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Angel and the Badman?

1 h 40 min

Angel and the Badman runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Angel and the Badman?

Critics71
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Angel and the Badman much the same way.

What language is Angel and the Badman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Angel and the Badman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Angel and the Badman in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Angel and the Badman use?

Parental AbandonmentWho Names Their Kid "Dude"?Artistic License – LinguisticsPerfect Pacifist PeopleSymbolic Weapon DiscardingPunny NameReckless Gun UsageGood Feels GoodThreatening MediatorBar BrawlKill TallyAge-Gap Romanceand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Angel and the Badman, including Parental Abandonment, Who Names Their Kid "Dude"?, Artistic License – Linguistics.