City of Angels
Seen it?1998 | 114 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
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It was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 romantics and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
When a guardian angel – who invisibly watches over the citizens of Los Angeles – becomes captivated by a strong-willed heart surgeon, he ponders trading in his pure, otherworldly existence for a mortal life with his beloved. The couple embarks on a tender but forbidden romance spanning heaven and Earth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$199 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 451K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brad Silberling
- Nicolas CageSeth
- Meg RyanMaggie
- Dennis FranzMessinger
- Andre BraugherCassiel
- Colm FeoreJordan
- Robin BartlettAnne
- Joanna MerlinTeresa
- Sarah DampfSusan
- Rhonda DotsonSusan's Mother
- Nigel GibbsDoctor