Angels & Demons

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Angels & Demons

PG-13

Released May 15, 2009

2h 18m

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Mystery & Thriller

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When Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon discovers the resurgence of an ancient brotherhood known as the Illuminati, he flies to Rome to warn the Vatican, the Illuminati's most hated enemy. Joining forces with beautiful Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra (Ayelet Zurer), Langdon follows a centuries-old trail of ancient symbols in the hope of preventing the Illuminati's deadly plot against the Roman Catholic Church from coming to fruition.

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Angels and Demons is a fast-paced thrill ride, and an improvement on the last Dan Brown adaptation, but the storyline too often wavers between implausible and ridiculous, and does not translate effectively to the big screen.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

Angels and Demons is far more accessible than Da Vinci Code and far more pacy too. It doesn't want viewers to pause, and reflect.

Rated: 2/4

Feb 1, 2019

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

All I can really say about it is this: if there is one movie you don't see this year, do make it this one.

Aug 29, 2018

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Jordan Hoffman

UGO

If 'the edge of your seat' is the place where you don't have to think, then Angels & Demons, I'm delighted and surprised to say, will take you there.

Rated: B-

Aug 11, 2009

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

‘Angels And Demons’ does have a few ‘James Bond-how-could-you-possibly-manage-to-do-that?’ moments but overall works well. It leaves you constantly guessing (and more importantly actually caring) what happens next, is well written and beautifully captured

Rated: 3/5

Oct 29, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…an ersatz Indiana Jones without the wit, but with long stretches of cross-word puzzle wisdom and shonky history lessons, a National Treasure without the action…

Rated: 2/5

Aug 29, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Angels & Demons makes a better thriller than its predecessor

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 5, 2023

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Robert R

I am surprised that the reviews of the film were so poorly received . There were some inconsistent scenes . Yet, overall if you’re ready to enjoy some quality time . Pull out the popcorn and forget reality.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/12/25

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Matheus F

Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor are phenomenal! That's how you deliver a powerful plot twist. Ron Howard directed this movie and The Da Vinci Code [2006] with mastery...It's not an easy task due to the complexity of Dan Brown's stories and characters, but Ron really made me proud.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/28/25

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Emma W

After visiting Rome and reading the book I wanted to round off my experience by watching the film. It was great to see all the locations mentioned in the book. As a stand alone film Ewan McGregor’s character isn’t convincing or developed enough to validate the story. The killer isn’t referred to as an ‘hasassin’ and all cultural references for this have been removed. All the action scenes are in but the many twists taken out.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/28/25

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Raphael L

I appreciated the visuals of this film and the behind-the-scenes view into the conclave was fascinating. Not perfect, but worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/12/25

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Paul S

I didn't like it as much as The Da Vinci Code, but it was still fun to watch. There were a lot of parts of the story that seemed ludicrous and outlandish to me, but overall, it was a really compelling mystery that had me hooked. I definitely recommend it for mystery fans!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/15/25

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Korra N

An oddly fun "chase" thriller that's far from great but still a pretty good time, with an outstanding musical score & some great effects work.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/27/25

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Ron Howard

Director

Tom Hanks

Robert Langdon

Ewan McGregor

Camerlengo Patrick McKenna

Ayelet Zurer

Vittoria Vetra

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Cardinal Strauss

Stellan Skarsgård

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Synopsis

When Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon discovers the resurgence of an ancient brotherhood known as the Illuminati, he flies to Rome to warn the Vatican, the Illuminati's most hated enemy. Joining forces with beautiful Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra (Ayelet Zurer), Langdon follows a centuries-old trail of ancient symbols in the hope of preventing the Illuminati's deadly plot against the Roman Catholic Church from coming to fruition.

Director: Ron Howard
Producer: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, John Calley
Screenwriter: Akiva Goldsman, David Koepp
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Panorama Films, Imagine Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Sequences of Violence|Disturbing Images|Thematic Material)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 15, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 24, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $133.4M
Runtime: 2h 18m

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