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An Angel at My Table

1990·Movie
2h 38min·R

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An Angel at My Table fingerprint

Big heart, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

A real life story, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and direction

  • Character Depth10
  • Acting9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame

Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.
Biographical DramaMental IllnessNew ZealandWriter's LifeComing-of-AgeOvercoming AdversityEmotional ResilienceCharacter StudyLiterary Adaptation

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream An Angel at My Table legally?

An Angel at My Table is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. 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 An Angel at My Table worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is An Angel at My Table rated?

RSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is An Angel at My Table?

2 h 38 min

An Angel at My Table runs 2 h 38 min.

Is An Angel at My Table based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on An Angel at My Table?

Critics88
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate An Angel at My Table higher (88) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is An Angel at My Table in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in Australia, New Zealand.

In how many countries can I watch An Angel at My Table?

48ADARAUBEBOBRBZCACLCOCRDKECES+34

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for An Angel at My Table in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does An Angel at My Table use?

Affectionate NicknameRedheads Are UncoolFirst Period PanicCulture ClashDark and Troubled PastShrinking VioletScenery PornHair-Trigger TemperDeus ex MachinaSadist TeacherEarn Your Happy EndingSlice of Lifeand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for An Angel at My Table, including Affectionate Nickname, Redheads Are Uncool, First Period Panic.