The Angel
Seen it?2018 | 114 min | Action, Drama, History, Thriller, War
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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, action fans and history buffs.
- The mood
- Tense, intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
True story of Ashraf Marwan, who was President Nasser's son-in-law and special adviser and confidant to his successor Anwar Sadat - while simultaneously Israeli Intelligence's most precious asset of the 20th century. Based on NYT bestselling book 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel' by Uri Bar-Joseph.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ariel Vromen
- Marwan KenzariAshraf Marwan
- Toby KebbellDanny Ben Aroya
- Hannah WareDiana Davis
- Waleed ZuaiterGamal Abdel Nasser
- Maisa Abd ElhadiMona Marwan
- Sasson GabaiAnwar Sadat
- Ori PfefferZvi Zamir
- Slimane DaziSami Sharaf
- Sapir AzulaySouad
- Mali LeviNatalie Ben Aroya