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Charley and the Angel

Play trailer Poster for Charley and the Angel G Released Mar 23, 1973 1h 33m Kids & Family Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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A 1930s storekeeper (Fred MacMurray) neglects his wife (Cloris Leachman) and family until an angel (Harry Morgan) informs him his time is up.
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Jennifer Green Common Sense Media Wholesome, life-affirming family tale has some violence. Rated: 3/5 May 14, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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r 9 It's a solid film, but they could've done so much more with the premise. I liked the vast majority of the early knockings of 'Charley and the Angel', as it sets up a potentially extremely interesting plot that will be filled to the brim with heart and impact. Unfortunately, in reality it barely scratches the surface of the latter things. They do make the story meaningful, but it's very much underdone. The reasoning for Charley being in the situation isn't fully portrayed either, just told as how it is. Fred MacMurray adds to that initial feeling of mine, his acting is very good at the beginning; especially with his face and body language. He's still the standout throughout but, like the film itself, he falls flatter as he goes on. Running MacMurray very close is Harry Morgan, who is rather excellent as The Angel - I just wish we could've had more with him. I also liked the score incorporating "Hello! Ma Baby" into it when he's on-screen, which is amusing. None of the other characters really get much to work with. I do like this film by and large, I just feel it could've been greater. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review steve d One of the house of mouse's worst films. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member ★★ (out of four) Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Cute little family film. Not a bad way to spend two hours Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member (First and only viewing - 12/6/2011) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Cute little family film. Not a bad way to spend two hours Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A 1930s storekeeper (Fred MacMurray) neglects his wife (Cloris Leachman) and family until an angel (Harry Morgan) informs him his time is up.
Director
Vincent McEveety
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 23, 1973, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 33m
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