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Red Angel

1966·Movie
1h 35min
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

War, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

In 1939, Sakura Nishi is a young army nurse who is sent to the field hospitals in China during the Sino-Japanese war. She has to assist the surgeon Dr. Okabe with an incredible number of amputations. In the crowded wards, she gives sympathy to some of the soldiers, including sexually servicing one who has lost both arms and has no hope of returning home. She falls in love with Dr. Okabe, and follows him to the front, even though he is impotent from his morphine addiction.
Japanese War DramaArmy Nurse ExperienceSino-Japanese WarPsychological TraumaBleak RealismSocial CommentaryIntense & DisturbingHistorical SettingCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Red Angel legally?

Red Angel is included with a subscription to Philo and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Red Angel worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red Angel rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Red Angel?

1 h 35 min

Red Angel runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red Angel?

Critics100
Audiences87

Not quite. Critics rate Red Angel higher (100) than audiences (87). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Red Angel in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Red Angel?

6CAGBGGIEJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Red Angel in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.