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The Blue Angel

1930·Movie
1h 48min·NR

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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some cringe comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

History, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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You Too, Will Be Aroused By Her Intoxicating Beauty! "This Woman Makes a Man of Dignity a Slave to Love!"

Prim professor Immanuel Rath finds some of his students ogling racy photos of cabaret performer Lola Lola and visits a local club, The Blue Angel, in an attempt to catch them there. Seeing Lola perform, the teacher is filled with lust, eventually resigning his position at the school to marry the young woman. However, his marriage to a coquette -- whose job is to entice men -- proves to be more difficult than Rath imagined.
Classic German CinemaPsychological DramaTragic DownfallWeimar Republic SettingObsessive LoveCabaret LifeSocial SatireIconic PerformancesBleak & Unflinching

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Blue Angel

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Where can I stream The Blue Angel legally?

The Blue Angel is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Darkroom, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Blue Angel worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Blue Angel rated?

NRSexual contentNudity

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and nudity.

How long is The Blue Angel?

1 h 48 min

The Blue Angel runs 1 h 48 min.

Is The Blue Angel based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Blue Angel?

Critics93
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate The Blue Angel higher (93) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Blue Angel in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Blue Angel?

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

What tropes does The Blue Angel use?

Adaptational AttractivenessCome to GawkFemme FataleExploding CalendarLeitmotifHandsome LechDeath by DespairForeshadowingBreak the HaughtyStage MagicianTeens Are MonstersAdaptation Name Changeand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for The Blue Angel, including Adaptational Attractiveness, Come to Gawk, Femme Fatale.