Date with an Angel (1987)

14% of critics liked it
(7 reviews)
56% of users liked it
(5,676 ratings)

In this romantic comedy fantasy, an angel (Emmanuelle Beart) with a heavenly body falls into the swimming pool of Jim Sanders (Michael E. Knight). Hung over from his bachelor party, his encounter with the angel has Jim questioning his upcoming marriage to Patty (Phoebe Cates), the daughter of a… More In this romantic comedy fantasy, an angel (Emmanuelle Beart) with a heavenly body falls into the swimming pool of Jim Sanders (Michael E. Knight). Hung over from his bachelor party, his encounter with the angel has Jim questioning his upcoming marriage to Patty (Phoebe Cates), the daughter of a wealthy cosmetics mogul (David Dukes). After he helps the injured celestial being, Jim must protect her from his lecherous friends and his curious fiance. Beart's beauty and performance is the highlight of the film even though she does not speak. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 54 min.
Directed By: Tom McLoughlin
Genres: Comedy, Romance

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1987 Wide
On DVD: May 21, 2002
Studio: HBO Video

Critic Reviews

Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
Beart will take your breath away each time she's on screen.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
Cute, charming, spirited stuff
Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner
A stinker, but almost worth seeing for the lovely Emmanuelle Beart.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Is there something lighter than "featherweight"?

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Marion R

Interesting take on angels, I watched the whole thing and wasn't bored, so it was okay.
Leo L

A hilarious film!

Cast

            Michael E. Knight as Jim Sanders

            Phoebe Cates as Patty Winston

            Emmanuelle Béart as Angel

            David Dukes as Ed Winston

            Phil Brock as George

            Albert Macklin as Don

            Pete Kowanko as Rex

            Vinny Argiro as Ben Sanders

            Bibi Besch as Grace Sanders

            O'Clair Alexander as Police Officer

            Steven Aldridge Banks as Aldridge

            Jerry Campbell as Gas Station Attendant

            Bonnie Cook as Executive

            J. Don Ferguson as Harlan Rafferty

            David Fitzsimmons as Reporter

            Michael Goodwin
            
            Nancy McLaughlin as Executive

            D. Anthony Pender as Wertheimer

            Charles Lane as Father O'Shea

            Tom McLoughlin as Owlish Man in Church

            Eve Brent Ashe as Matron

            Albert Ash as Wimpy Executive

            Karen Durda as Italian Lady

            Mi Mi Green as Reporter

            Joe Herold as Reporter

            Bert Hogue as Police Officer

            Thomas McIntyre as Executive

            Leslie Norris as Receptionist

            Anna Maria Poon as Reporter

            Tony Reitano as Love Bug Delivery Boy

            Muriel Dolly Sherman as Matrons

            Cheryl Pollak as Rhonda/Cashier in Market

            David Hunt
            
            Peter Kowanko
            
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