Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- paranoid
- serious
- historical thriller night
- political drama viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a competent but conventional historical spy thriller, with solid performances and an intriguing real-life story offset by formulaic execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ashraf Marwan is presented as a senior Egyptian insider who secretly operates as Israel's most valuable intelligence asset.
Marwan's marriage, family connections, and proximity to Nasser and Sadat shape his access to strategic information.
The story links Marwan's family and political relationships to the wider Egyptian-Israeli conflict.
Marwan's role and intentions are filtered through Egyptian, Israeli, and personal perspectives on his covert work.
Films like The Angel, and why
Munich
historical espionage, divided loyalties, and tense political intrigue
Bridge of Spies
biographical spy drama centered on covert intelligence and geopolitical stakes
The Good Shepherd
international espionage, moral ambiguity, and procedural tension
Argo
high-stakes political betrayal and intelligence operations during wartime
Movie Details
- Director
- Ariel Vromen
- Release Date
- 2018-05-15
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (337)
Cast
- Marwan Kenzari
- Toby Kebbell
- Hannah Ware
- Waleed Zuaiter
- Maisa Abd Elhadi
- Sasson Gabai
- Ori Pfeffer
- Slimane Dazi
- Sapir Azulay
- Mali Levi
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Angel about?
- A powerful Egyptian insider risks everything by secretly becoming Israel’s prized intelligence asset amid shifting loyalties and regional conflict.
- What is The Angel like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Angel as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Angel violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Angel as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Angel?
- Critics generally found the film a competent but conventional historical spy thriller, with solid performances and an intriguing real-life story offset by formulaic execution.
- Which films are like The Angel?
- Films with a similar feel include Munich, Bridge of Spies, The Good Shepherd, and Argo.
- How long is The Angel?
- The Angel runs 114 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Angel?
- In United States, The Angel streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
