Almost an Angel (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, Almost an Angel is a comedy film directed by John Cornell, running about 95 minutes. “Who does he think he is?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Terry Dean is an electronics wizard and thief. After he is released from jail, he is hit by a car while saving a little girl's life. While in the hospital, he dreams that God visits him and tells him he's an Angel, and must start doing good things to make up for his past life. Not believing it at first, he soon becomes convinced he must be an Angel. Not having any Angel powers yet, he must use his own experiences and talents to make good things happen.
Who’s in it. Almost an Angel stars Paul Hogan as Terry Dean, Elias Koteas as Steve Garner, Linda Kozlowski as Rose Garner and Doreen Lang as Mrs. Garner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Almost an Angel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Almost an Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Almost an Angel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Almost an Angel (1990)?
- In US, Almost an Angel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Almost an Angel worth watching?
- Almost an Angel holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Almost an Angel?
- Almost an Angel stars Paul Hogan, Elias Koteas, Linda Kozlowski, Doreen Lang and Douglas Seale.
- When was Almost an Angel released?
- Almost an Angel was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.