Almost an Angel

PG

1990

1h 37m

Fantasy

List

33%

9 Reviews

Tomatometer

48%

5,000+ Ratings

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Petty thief Terry Dean (Paul Hogan) is involved in a car accident that appears to claim his life. But before he can enter the pearly gates, he is stopped in his tracks by God (Charlton Heston), who sends Terry back to the world of the living in order to make up for past mistakes. Back on earth, Terry undertakes an effort to live a better life and decides to volunteer at a shelter for troubled kids. Unfortunately, it isn't long before his criminal past threatens to catch up with him.

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Ryan Murphy

Miami Herald

There's not much plot, little suspense and a mere soupcon of character development. But what it does have is warmth and integrity galore.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 17, 2021

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

I cannot, however, much as I'd like to, quite recommend this movie -- the going gets a little thick at the end, and some of the plot developments are dumb... But that isn't to say I'm scornful of the film's special qualities and its gentle good humor.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The humor never quite manages to stick, even though the premise is clever, the characters are watchable, and a certain awkwardness in the interactions adds a layer of mirth.

Rated: 5/10

Sep 9, 2020

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Caffeinated Clint

Moviehole

An entertaining, and even touching tale from Hoges

Rated: 3/5

Feb 3, 2009

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David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

Angel is a film that makes us smile even when we're not sure we should.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 15, 2008

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 1/5

Oct 23, 2002

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Matt B

Very well done. The whole cast did an excellent job, especially Elias and Paul Hogan. Doreen was perfect and Linda kills it too. Great movie. So great I've watched more times than I can count/remember.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/29/23

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StephenPaul C

The greatest 01 hour: and 37 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/17/23

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Audience Member

I love this movie. It's not Paul Hogan's best movie but he does a good job.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

This was definitely a feel-good classic movie. Paul Hogan plays nearly as engaging a Character as Dundee, but with a more endearing twist. The Twist Ending, unless you are super Jaded, really WAS a nice, if slightly predictable twist. Most of the bad reviews come from people who are offended by anything that implies that belief in God is anything but stupid. Some people live to hate. feel free to ignore their nasty snark and enjoy this family movie for what it is, a feel-good light comedy that will have you smiling through your tears.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

Watching this in 2019, I was honestly surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie. Funny, touching, and a really nice story of redemption. There was a sweet air to it that reminded me of Highway to Heaven I was shocked at how bad this movie did on Rotten Tomatoes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

Underrated sweet movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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John Cornell

Director

Paul Hogan

Terry Dean

Elias Koteas

Steve Garner

Linda Kozlowski

Rose Garner

Charlton Heston

God

Doreen Lang

Mrs. Garner

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Synopsis

Petty thief Terry Dean (Paul Hogan) is involved in a car accident that appears to claim his life. But before he can enter the pearly gates, he is stopped in his tracks by God (Charlton Heston), who sends Terry back to the world of the living in order to make up for past mistakes. Back on earth, Terry undertakes an effort to live a better life and decides to volunteer at a shelter for troubled kids. Unfortunately, it isn't long before his criminal past threatens to catch up with him.

Director: John Cornell
Production Co: Paramount
Rating: PG
Genre: Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.5M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround

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