City of Angels (1998)
An earnest angel yearns for mortal love with a surgeon, trading immortality for a bittersweet human connection.
When a guardian angel – who invisibly watches over the citizens of Los Angeles – becomes captivated by a strong-willed heart surgeon, he ponders trading in his pure, otherworldly existence for a mortal life with his beloved. The couple embarks on a tender but forbidden romance spanning heaven and Earth.
How intense is City of Angels?
City of Angels has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What City of Angels feels like
- Tone
- romanticmelancholyheartwarmingearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream City of Angels
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Is City of Angels for you?
Is City of Angels scary?
No. City of Angels is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is City of Angels gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is City of Angels sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is City of Angels OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is City of Angels?
City of Angels runs 1h 54m.
Where can I stream City of Angels?
City of Angels is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does City of Angels have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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