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City of Angels streaming

1998 Movie United States, Germany Drama, Romance, Fantasy 114 min Ages 13+
By: Brad Silberling With: Andre Braugher, Joanna Merlin, Robin Bartlett, Colm Feore, Meg Ryan

Seth is an angel who accompanies the spirits of the recently dead to the ever after. Seth has never been human and so has never experienced touch or taste. When in the hospital however he comes across Dr. Maggie Rice, a brilliant young heart surgeon who is devoted to her profession and her patients. Seth has the power to let himself be seen but Maggie finds him far too mysterious. Seth also meets a patient, Nathaniel Messinger, who has news for him - he too was once an angel like Seth but chose to fall to Earth and become human. Seth makes a decision on his future, which does not turn out as he had expected.

Filmium rating
67%

Mood

Melancholic
Romantic
Thoughtful
Tragic

Cast & Crew

Brad Silberling
Peter Handke
Richard Reitinger
Wim Wenders
Nicolas Cage
Andre Braugher
Robin Bartlett
Colm Feore
Dennis Franz
Meg Ryan
Joanna Merlin

Adaptation

Remake
Wings Of Desire

Cinematic Technique

Angelic Perspective
Library Scenes
Special Effects
Visual Effects
Visual Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Nonlinear
Romantic Fantasy

Pace

Emotional
Meditative
Moderate
Reflective
Slow-Paced

Soundtrack

Iris
Notable Soundtrack
Uninvited

Style

Adaptation
Cinematic
Fantasy
Romantic
Romantic Fantasy

Time-Period

1990S

Central Conflict

Angel Desires Humanity
Human Experience
Immortality Vs. Mortality
Love Vs. Duty
Love Vs. Immortality
Tragic Death

Characters

Angel
Heart Surgeon
Mortal Woman

Ending

Bittersweet
Hopeful
Poignant
Tragic

Historical Context

1990S

Key Plot Points

Angel Becomes Human
Angel Runs Into Ocean
Maggie Dies

Plot

Angel Falls In Love
Human Transformation
Los Angeles Setting
Love Story
Sacrifice
Supernatural

Setting

California
Contemporary
Los Angeles
Urban
Urban Landscape

Shooting Location

California
Lake Tahoe
Los Angeles

Theme

Free Will
Human Experience
Life'S Temporality
Love And Loss
Love And Sacrifice

Genre

Drama
Fantasy
Romantic
Romantic Fantasy

Audiences

Adults
Drama Lovers
Fantasy Fans
Romance Lovers
Romantic Enthusiasts

Titles

City Of Angels

Awards

Nominated For Awards

Box Office Success

$200 Million Total Gross

Critical Reception

Metacritic 54
Mixed Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes 58%

Popularity

Financially Successful

Ratings

Moderate Ratings

Reception

Cultural Impact
Financial Success
Mixed Reviews
Notable Soundtrack

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1998
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