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Angels in the Outfield

1951·Movie
1h 39min
74
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Uplifting and heartwarming

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness10
  • Wholesome9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Sports, family, and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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The toughest guy you ever met... until an angel said "Hello!"

The short-tempered manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates mends his ways in return for a little divine assistance.
Feel-Good ClassicInspirationalMagical RealismFamily-FriendlyUpliftingNostalgicHopefulOld-fashioned Charm

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Angels in the Outfield legally?

Angels in the Outfield is included with a subscription to TNT and TBS in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Angels in the Outfield worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Angels in the Outfield?

1 h 39 min

Angels in the Outfield runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Angels in the Outfield?

Critics78
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Angels in the Outfield much the same way.

What language is Angels in the Outfield in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Angels in the Outfield?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Angels in the Outfield in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Angels in the Outfield use?

Guardian AngelMean BossHappily AdoptedCrazy Enough to WorkHeartwarming Orphan"The Reason You Suck" SpeechChildren Raise YouMagic FeatherOur Angels Are DifferentParental AbandonmentArbitrary SkepticismGod Is Goodand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Angels in the Outfield, including Guardian Angel, Mean Boss, Happily Adopted.