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We're No Angels

1989Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

ComedyCrime
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic48–Rotten Tomatoes48%41%
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic48–Rotten Tomatoes48%41%

Summary

Two escaped cons' only prayer to escape is to pass themselves off as priests and pass by the police blockade at the border into the safety of Canada.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Neil Jordan
Written by
David Mamet
Produced by
Art Linson
Music by
George Fenton

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Facts

June 2, 1989 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
June 2, 1989
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Latin
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gunman, Brick Joke, All-Natural Snake Oil +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream We're No Angels?"

Questions about We're No Angels

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Where can I stream We're No Angels?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, We're No Angels is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is We're No Angels worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 48).

Is We're No Angels okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will We're No Angels make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

What tropes does We're No Angels use?

Chekhov's GunmanBrick JokeAll-Natural Snake OilChubby ChaserBlack ComedyThey Have the Scent!Lovable RogueTime-Delayed DeathTastes Like FriendshipHeel–Face TurnLovable Sex ManiacCorrupt Corporate Executiveand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gunman, Brick Joke, and All-Natural Snake Oil.