Wings of Desire
“There are angels on the streets of Berlin.”
Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds — with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk — that it might be possible for him to take human form.
Where to watch Wings of Desire in United States
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Where is Wings of Desire streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Wings of Desire
Wings of Desire is a 1987 German-language drama, fantasy and romance film directed by Wim Wenders. The cast is led by Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Wings of Desire was produced by Road Movies, Argos films, and WDR and made in Germany and France. It was released on September 23, 1987, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Wim Wenders
- Writers
- Peter Handke, Richard Reitinger, Wim Wenders
- Release date
- September 23, 1987
- Original language
- German
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, France
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Road Movies, Argos films, WDR
Wings of Desire cast & crew
Wings of Desire was directed by Wim Wenders and written by Peter Handke, Richard Reitinger, and Wim Wenders.
The cast features Bruno Ganz as Damiel, Solveig Dommartin as Marion, Otto Sander as Cassiel, Curt Bois as Homer, Peter Falk as The Filmstar, and Hans Martin Stier as The Dying Man.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jürgen Knieper, cinematography is by Henri Alekan, and it was produced by Anatole Dauman and Wim Wenders.
Is Wings of Desire worth watching?
Wings of Desire holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 1,504 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, fantasy, and romance, Wings of Desire is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Wings of Desire
In United States, you can stream Wings of Desire on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Wings of Desire
Bruno Ganz
Damiel
Solveig Dommartin
Marion
Otto Sander
Cassiel
Curt Bois
Homer
Peter Falk
The Filmstar
Hans Martin Stier
The Dying Man
Elmar Wilms
A Sad Man
Sigurd Rachman
The Suicide
Beatrice Manowski
Young Prostitute
Bruno Rosaz
The Clown
Laurent Petitgand
The Bandleader
Chick Ortega
The Drummer
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Wings of Desire — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Wings of Desire in United States?
Wings of Desire is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Wings of Desire on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Wings of Desire is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Wings of Desire in?
Wings of Desire is originally in German, with audio tracks including English, French, Hebrew, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Wings of Desire?
Wings of Desire runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is Wings of Desire rated?
Wings of Desire is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 1,504 ratings.
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