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Fallen Angel

Seen it?

1981 | 100 min | Drama, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop, 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 loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Twelve year old Jennifer is unhappy with her widowed mom's relationship with a family friend. Feeling lonely, she readily accepts the friendship of an adult man named Howie and joins the softball team he coaches. Soon, Howie is convincing Jennifer to pose for photographs which become more and more revealing. Howie turns out to be a pedophile who works in child pornography and he plans to make Jennifer a "star". Will Jennifer's mother be able to help her daughter before it's too late?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Emmy.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 51K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Michael Lewis

  • Melinda DillonSherry Phillips
  • Richard MasurHoward Nichols
  • Dana HillJennifer Phillips
  • Ronny CoxFrank Dawson
  • David HaywardDennis
  • Virginia KiserMrs. Foster
  • Shelby LeveringtonJane Rizzo
  • Adam GunnDavid
  • Ronald G. JosephLt. John Cooper
  • David RodeTom