We're No Angels

We're No Angels

Escaped convicts disguised as priests. It'll take a miracle to get away with this one.

Directed by Neil Jordan

Produced by Paramount Pictures

1989106 min6.2 / 10

A lighthearted caper comedy about two escaped convicts masquerading as priests, balancing criminal scheming with warmth and humor.

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.

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  • Is We're No Angels sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is We're No Angels easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Does We're No Angels end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is We're No Angels violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

  • Is We're No Angels scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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