Angel Baby

R

1995

1 hr. 44 min.

Romance

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92%

13 Reviews

Tomatometer

80%

1,000+ Ratings

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Harry (John Lynch) is a patient being treated for schizophrenia at a psychiatric clinic. He meets Kate (Jacqueline McKenzie), another schizophrenic, during their group therapy sessions. They quickly launch into a passionate affair. The intensity of their love stems from their conviction that they were made for one another. After they move in together, they believe their love is so powerful that it will enable them to discontinue their medication. But once they do this, disaster overwhelms them.

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A touching love story with unconventional leads.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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This was all right; rather depressing though.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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This impressive Australian psychological drama reminded me very much of Breaking the Waves, but I´m not going to elaborate on that comparison, because it wouldn´t be fair on Angel Baby. Why? Well, simply because Angel Baby predates Breaking the Waves. The story is about the relationship between two psychiatric patients in rehabilitation. They try to make a clean start, and build a normal life together. Things of course turn out not to be that simple. The character-study is brilliant, and the performances by the two actors (John Lynch and Jacqueline MacKenzie) are memorable. Both characters are very likeable, and you start feeling for them very much (I did at least). Very compelling stuff; if you get the chance, do see it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Engrossing drama with superb performances from John Lynch and Jacqueline McKenzie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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my kind of love story

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Don't watch this if you plan on ever being in love or having children and are even a little bit crazy (in a good way or bad way).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Michael Rymer

Director

John Lynch

Harry

Jacqueline McKenzie

Kate

Colin Friels

Morris Goodman

Deborra-Lee Furness

Louise Goodman

Robyn Nevin

Dr. Norberg

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Rated: B-

Sep 7, 2011

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 3/4

Jan 16, 2004

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

The movie avoids many of the cliches often found in pictures about mental illness.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Jun 27, 2005

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Jeanne Aufmuth

Palo Alto Weekly

Rated: 3/4

May 14, 2003

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Offbeat Australian love story.

Aug 29, 2002

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Synopsis

Harry (John Lynch) is a patient being treated for schizophrenia at a psychiatric clinic. He meets Kate (Jacqueline McKenzie), another schizophrenic, during their group therapy sessions. They quickly launch into a passionate affair. The intensity of their love stems from their conviction that they were made for one another. After they move in together, they believe their love is so powerful that it will enable them to discontinue their medication. But once they do this, disaster overwhelms them.

Director: Michael Rymer
Screenwriter: Michael Rymer
Rating: R
Genre: Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $124.9K
Sound Mix: Surround

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