City of Angels

Name: City of Angels
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Released: 1998-04-10
Duration: 1 h 54 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan, Dennis Franz, Andre Braugher, Colm Feore

1998·Movie·PG-13·114 min·★ 6.8(2,410)

Drama Fantasy Romance More English titles

“She didn't believe in angels until she fell in love with one.”

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.

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About City of Angels

City of Angels is a 1998 English-language drama, fantasy and romance film directed by Brad Silberling. The cast is led by Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan, Dennis Franz. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 2400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel.

City of Angels was produced by Atlas Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, and Taurus Film and made in United States of America and Germany. It was released on April 10, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $55 million, it went on to gross $199 million worldwide.

Director: Brad Silberling
Writers: Dana Stevens
Release date: April 10, 1998
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America, Germany
Budget: $55 million
Box office: $199 million
Production: Atlas Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Taurus Film

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City of Angels cast & crew

City of Angels was directed by Brad Silberling and written by Dana Stevens.

The cast features Nicolas Cage as Seth, Meg Ryan as Maggie, Dennis Franz as Messinger, Andre Braugher as Cassiel, Colm Feore as Jordan, and Robin Bartlett as Anne.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gabriel Yared, cinematography is by John Seale, and it was produced by Dawn Steel and Charles Roven.

Is City of Angels worth watching?

City of Angels holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 2,410 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, fantasy, and romance, City of Angels is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch City of Angels

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