When Angels Fall (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1959, When Angels Fall is a fantasy film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. The twenty-one-minute-film is set in a men's public rest room and recounts the day to day existence of an elderly woman who serves as an attendant in the lavatory. As an endless procession of men pass before her, relieving themselves in the urinals, the attendant escapes her reality by daydreaming about the past and the soldier she once loved and the child she bore him.
Who’s in it. When Angels Fall stars Barbara Lass, Roman Polanski as Old woman, Henryk Kluba and Andrzej Kondratiuk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, When Angels Fall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Angels Fall page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Angels Fall tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Angels Fall (1959)?
- In US, When Angels Fall is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When Angels Fall worth watching?
- When Angels Fall holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Angels Fall?
- When Angels Fall stars Barbara Lass, Roman Polanski, Henryk Kluba, Andrzej Kondratiuk and Ryszard Filipski.
- When was When Angels Fall released?
- When Angels Fall was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.