Ratings

Your rating:
IMDb rating
7.6
Critic rating Average critic rating
8.0

Reviews

Add a review
david821
Critic David Parkinson
rated 8

Only Hawks could have made such a thrilling adventure within such claustrophobic confines and he alone could have turned such a collection of clichés and caricatures into a riveting study of physical and psychological courage.

Read full review at Empire
peter1024

Cast & Crew

Howard Hawks
Director
Forbes Murray
As Mr. Harkwright - Mine Operator
Vernon Dent
As Ship's Captain
James Millican
As Mechanic
Cary Grant
As Geoff Carter
Pat Flaherty
As Mike
Victor Kilian
As Sparks

Frequently asked questions

What is Only Angels Have Wings about? Toggle content

A group of fearless pilots risk their lives daily to deliver airmail in the treacherous Andes mountains of South America. The head of the air freight service, Geoff Carter, must choose between his dangerous profession and his growing feelings for Bonnie Lee, a captivating performer who has become stranded in the remote town. As the pilots face challenges from harsh weather conditions, mechanical failures, and even a bird strike, Bonnie must decide whether to stay or leave, torn between her love for Geoff and the danger that surrounds him. With a contract on the line, Geoff must make a final, perilous flight to secure the future of his company, but will he return to Bonnie's waiting arms?

Where can I stream Only Angels Have Wings? Toggle content

You can stream Only Angels Have Wings on: Apple TV Amazon Store Sky Store

What movies are similar to Only Angels Have Wings? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Only Angels Have Wings include Lost Horizon, Call of the Wild, The Hurricane, A Tale of Two Cities, D’Ye Ken John Peel?, The Devil Diamond.