Angels & Demons
Seen it?2009 | 139 min | Thriller, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit, though it had middling reviews (37% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati – a secret, underground organization – after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
37% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$486 million worldwide on a $150 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ron Howard
- Tom HanksRobert Langdon
- Ewan McGregorCamerlengo Patrick McKenna
- Ayelet ZurerVittoria Vetra
- Stellan SkarsgårdCommander Richter
- Pierfrancesco FavinoInspector Olivetti
- Nikolaj Lie KaasAssassin
- Armin Mueller-StahlCardinal Strauss
- Thure LindhardtChartrand
- David PasquesiClaudio Vincenzi
- Cosimo FuscoFather Simeon