Angela's Ashes (1999)
Angela's Ashes (1999)
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Critic Consensus: In spite of its attempts to accurately record Frank McCourt's memoirs, the onscreen adaptation fails to capture any of the drama or humor of his life.
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Cast
as Angela
as Dad
as Young Frank
as Middle Frank
as Older Frank
as Grandma Sheehan
as Aunt Aggie
as Uncle Pa Keating
as Uncle Pat
as Young Malachy
as Middle Malachy
as Older Malachy
as Narrator
as New Born Michael
as Baby Michael
as Baby Michael
as Middle Michael
as Older Michael
as Newborn Alphie
as Baby Alphie
as Baby Alphie
as Older Alphie
as Margaret Mary
as Eugene
as Oliver
as Young Paddy Clohessy
as Middle Paddy Clohessy
as Older Paddy Clohessy
as Willie Harold
as Fintan Slattery
as Mr. Benson
as Dotty O'Neill
as Mr. O'Dea
as Mr. O'Halloran
as Mr. Hannon
as Seamus
as Lavatory Man
as Sister Rita
as Toby Mackey
as Bridey Hannon
as Confession Priest
as Young Priest
as Mrs. Finucane
as Laman Griffin
as Dr. Troy
as Mrs. Purcell
as Theresa
as Father Gregory
as Mr. Hegarty
as Quasimodo
as Redemptionist Priest
as Rent Man
as Funeral Carriage Driver
as Miss Barry
as Mrs. O'Connell
as Dance Teacher
as Telegram Boy
as Young Mikey Molloy
as Older Mikey Molloy
as Bishop
as Younger Question Quigley
as Older Question Quigley
as Clarke
as Cyril Benson
as Mrs. Leibowitz
as Delia
as Philomena
as Dr. Campbell
as English Agent
as Eye Nurse
as Farmer
as Brother Murray
as Heffernan
as Minnie MacAdorey
as Sacristan
as Mrs. Carmody
as Mrs. Dooley
as Father Gory
as Roden Lane Neighbour
as St. Vincent Man No. 1
as St. Vincent Man No. 2
as St. Vincent Man No. 3
as St. Vincent Man No. 4
as Travel Agent
as Carmody Priest
as Christian Brother
as Old Priest
as Sleeping Sailor
as Butcher
as Mill Foreman
as Coal Yard Foreman
as Shaved Head Boy No. 1
as Shaved Head No. 2
as Gravedigger No. 1
as Gravedigger No. 2
as Parent No. 1
as Parent No. 2
as Parent No. 3
Critic Reviews for Angela's Ashes
All Critics (85) | Top Critics (26) | Fresh (44) | Rotten (41) | DVD (6)
There is in the film a beauty and ambition rare in most current movies.
Of course, the movie is a thinner version of the novel, but you still get a drama that has you laughing and brokenhearted, often at the same time.
Lacks the magnificence of his book, but it is worth seeing.
Probably (Alan Parker's) best movie after The Commitments.
A quietly triumphant experience.
Despite its harsh scenes, Angela's Ashes will leave you with lovely memories.
Audience Reviews for Angela's Ashes
Fantastic film. Could watch this over and over again. The cast were fantastic and the acting was even better. A poignant story that had you reaching for the tissues because you were either laughing too hard or crying.
Super Reviewer
I'm pretty interested in reading the book now. As much as goes on in this film, I can't imagine it picked up on all the wonderful subtleties you can put in a book. It's not an easy film to watch, but all the difficult parts are worth it to see the beautiful moments. They're especially powerful if you've ever, like Frank or his mom, had to seriously juggle strong religious devotion with harrowing life situations.
Super Reviewer
Would have given it more, but didn't just out of spite.
Super Reviewer
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