Angel Heart (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1987, Angel Heart is a horror and mystery film directed by Alan Parker, running about 113 minutes. “Harry Angel has been hired in search for the truth. Pray he doesn't find it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York private detective Harry Angel is hired by the mysterious Louis Cyphre to find a missing person. His routine failure soon leads to a bloody spar with himself, as he goes on a supernatural journey into his own soul.
Who’s in it. Angel Heart stars Mickey Rourke as Harry Angel, Robert De Niro as Louis Cyphre, Lisa Bonet as Epiphany Proudfoot and Charlotte Rampling as Margaret Krusemark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Angel Heart has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $17.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angel Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angel Heart tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angel Heart (1987)?
- In US, Angel Heart is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Angel Heart worth watching?
- Angel Heart holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Angel Heart?
- Angel Heart stars Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling and Stocker Fontelieu.
- When was Angel Heart released?
- Angel Heart was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.