Ordinary Angels
Seen it?2024 | 118 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Audiences adore it (7.7 out of 10), it earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
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
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesVery strong
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$21 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 573K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jon Gunn
- Hilary SwankSharon Stevens
- Alan RitchsonEd Schmitt
- Emily MitchellMichelle Schmitt
- Skywalker HughesAshley Schmitt
- Nancy TravisBarbara Schmitt
- Tamala JonesRose
- Drew PowellPastor Dave Stone
- Amy AckerTheresa Schmitt
- Stephanie SyAmy Chan
- Erik AthavaleDr. Ghorbani