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Evil Angels

1988Movie2 h 0 minPG-13

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes94%74%

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

A family torn apart. A public filled with outrage. A woman accused of murder.

Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who, during a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, claimed she witnessed a dingo take her baby daughter, Azaria, from their tent. Azaria's body was never found and, after investigations and two public inquests, she is charged with murder.

Feels like

  • True Crime Drama
  • Legal Injustice
  • Media Scrutiny
  • Powerful Acting
  • Australian History
  • Tragic Motherhood
  • Psychological Strain
  • Emotional Wrenching
  • Biographical Account
  • Courtroom Tension

Cast

24 of 58

Crew

Directed by
Fred Schepisi
Written by
Fred Schepisi, John Bryson, Robert Caswell
Produced by
Verity Lambert
Music by
Bruce Smeaton

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Facts

November 3, 1988 · 2 h 0 min · PG-13

Released
November 3, 1988
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
48 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Convicted by Public Opinion, Conviction by Contradiction, Based on a True Story +9

  • Convicted by Public Opinion
  • Conviction by Contradiction
  • Based on a True Story
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Reasonable Authority Figure
  • Smoking Gun
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Let Me Get This Straight...
  • Gossip Evolution
  • Deadly Dingos
  • Miscarriage of Justice
  • Happily Married

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Evil Angels?"

Questions about Evil Angels

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Where can I stream Evil Angels?

Howdy

In the United States, Evil Angels streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Evil Angels worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Evil Angels okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Evil Angels?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Was Evil Angels a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 46% of its budget.