We're No Angels
Escaped convicts disguised as priests. It'll take a miracle to get away with this one.
1989 • 106 min • Comedy · Crime
Synopsis
Two escaped cons' only prayer to escape is to pass themselves off as priests and pass by the police blockade at the border into the safety of Canada.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 62 Audience · 561 · 100%
Two escaped convicts on the run pose as priests to evade capture, finding refuge in a small, religious town near the Canadian border. Their plan involves blending in with the local monastery, leading to humorous situations as they navigate their new identities.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some comedic violence
- Brief mild language
- Characters drink and smoke
What it models well
- Redemption and second chances
- The importance of community
- Self-sacrifice for others
- Challenging perceptions
Talk about it after
- What makes someone a "good" person?
- The consequences of past choices
- How faith can influence behavior
- Judging people by appearances
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Top billed cast
Director: Neil Jordan • Crew: David Mamet
Trailers & clips
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Trailer
WE'RE NO ANGELS 1989 - Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.2/10 (561)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- IMDb
- tt0098625