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Only Angels Have Wings

1939Movie2 h 1 minNR

Romance
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic867.2Rotten Tomatoes100%82%

A nostalgic, tense romance movie.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Feels like

  • Classic Hollywood
  • Adventure Romance
  • Remote Location
  • Atmospheric Cinematography
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Melodramatic
  • Aviation
  • Nostalgic Feel

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Howard Hawks
Written by
Jules Furthman
Produced by
Howard Hawks
Music by
Dimitri Tiomkin, Morris Stoloff

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Facts

May 15, 1939 · 2 h 1 min · NR

Released
May 15, 1939
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Romance, Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
29 countries

Tropes

Ace Pilot, Affectionate Pickpocket, And the Adventure Continues +9

  • Ace Pilot
  • Affectionate Pickpocket
  • And the Adventure Continues
  • Angst? What Angst?
  • The Atoner
  • Satellite Love Interest
  • Shout-Out to Shakespeare
  • I Need a Freaking Drink
  • Vomit Discretion Shot
  • Call-Back
  • Water Wake-up
  • Bittersweet Ending

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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Where can I stream Only Angels Have Wings?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Only Angels Have Wings streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Only Angels Have Wings worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Only Angels Have Wings good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Only Angels Have Wings use?

Ace PilotAffectionate PickpocketAnd the Adventure ContinuesAngst? What Angst?The AtonerSatellite Love InterestShout-Out to ShakespeareI Need a Freaking DrinkVomit Discretion ShotCall-BackWater Wake-upBittersweet Endingand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Ace Pilot, Affectionate Pickpocket, and And the Adventure Continues.