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Angels in the Outfield

1951Movie1 h 39 min

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic727.4Rotten Tomatoes83%66%
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic727.4Rotten Tomatoes83%66%

Summary

The short-tempered manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates mends his ways in return for a little divine assistance.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Clarence Brown
Written by
George Wells, Dorothy Kingsley, Richard Conlin
Produced by
Clarence Brown
Music by
Daniele Amfitheatrof

Everyone

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Facts

October 19, 1951 · 1 h 39 min · Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy

Released
October 19, 1951
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Guardian Angel, Mean Boss, Happily Adopted +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Angels in the Outfield?"

Questions about Angels in the Outfield

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Angels in the Outfield?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Angels in the Outfield from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Angels in the Outfield worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Angels in the Outfield okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Angels in the Outfield make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Angels in the Outfield?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

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 tropes for it, including Guardian Angel, Mean Boss, and Happily Adopted.