Ordinary Angels
A troubled hairdresser transforms personal struggle into a determined community campaign to save a widowed father's critically ill daughter.
Overview
A community comes together in the face of adversity, showcasing the power of compassion and unity.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- compassionate
- hopeful
- inspirational movie night
- family viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the committed performances and emotional sincerity while acknowledging the film's reliance on familiar inspirational-drama conventions.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sharon rallies businesses, neighbors, and community members to help Ed cover Michelle's medical expenses.
Sharon's alcoholism and denial give way to determined advocacy for the Schmitt family.
Christian community values inform the film's emphasis on service, kindness, and collective responsibility.
Ed's effort to save his critically ill daughter drives the emotional and practical stakes.
Films like Ordinary Angels, and why
The Blind Side
uplifting true-story drama centered on community solidarity, family crisis, and compassionate action
Lorenzo's Oil
inspirational family drama about ordinary people confronting medical adversity through perseverance and support
The Pursuit of Happyness
warm, faith-inflected drama emphasizing kindness, redemption, and collective generosity
Movie Details
- Director
- Jon Gunn
- Release Date
- 2024-02-22
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (438)
Cast
- Hilary Swank
- Alan Ritchson
- Emily Mitchell
- Skywalker Hughes
- Nancy Travis
- Tamala Jones
- Drew Powell
- Amy Acker
- Stephanie Sy
- Erik Athavale
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ordinary Angels about?
- A troubled hairdresser transforms personal struggle into a determined community campaign to save a widowed father's critically ill daughter.
- What is Ordinary Angels like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ordinary Angels as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ordinary Angels violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ordinary Angels.
- What did critics think of Ordinary Angels?
- Critics broadly praised the committed performances and emotional sincerity while acknowledging the film's reliance on familiar inspirational-drama conventions.
- Which films are like Ordinary Angels?
- Films with a similar feel include The Blind Side, Lorenzo's Oil, and The Pursuit of Happyness.
- How long is Ordinary Angels?
- Ordinary Angels runs 118 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ordinary Angels?
- In United States, Ordinary Angels streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
