We're No Angels

We're No Angels (1989)

  • 50% of critics liked it
    (18 reviews)

  • 42% of users liked it
    (8,417 ratings)

In this comedy, escaped prisoners Ned (Robert DeNiro) and Jim (Sean Penn) take refuge in a monastery where they pose as priests to avoid capture. Intending to flee across the Canadian border, the two convicts run into all kinds of unexpected trouble in their new-found priesthood. ~ Iotis Erlewine,… More

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PG-13,
Directed By
Written By
David Mamet, Ranald MacDougall, Albert Husson, Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack
Genres
Comedy
In Theaters
Dec 15, 1989 Wide
Paramount Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Jamie Gillies, Apollo Guide

    The Paramount DVD features a good-looking 1.85:1 aspect ratio anamorphic widescreen transfer.

  • Jamie Gillies, Apollo Guide

    This, one of the most disappointing films of the 1980s, was a dud upon its release and has not held up well at all.

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    One of Jordan's rare misfires.

  • Fred Topel, About.com

    Boring fish out of water story. No laugh out loud moments.

  • Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star

    Falls short of its potential, but a fun lark nonetheless.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Sajin P


    Expecting an out-and-out comedy(considering its plot), I was disappointed slightly, but still it was a fun watch with that feel good factor.

  • Jani H


    "Father, Father I've been shot! - I'm very happy for you." When the director is Neil Jordan, the screenwriter David Mamet and the cast includes Robert De Niro and Sean Penn, you'd think that 'We're No Angels' should be something quite good. I… More

  • Anthony L


    I have a real soft spot for this fun film! I really like Neil Jordan films, this isn?t his best but I think the slamming it got from the critics was a little unfair!

  • Lafe F


    Sean Penn and Robert De Niro are a bunch of smelly escaped criminals from a cruel prison environment. They take refuge at a church and pull the wool over townspeoples' eyes while evading justice. They prove their worth by saving some lives. Not too funny or enjoyable.

  • xGary X


    Robert DeNiro made a few shocking career choices in the 80s, and this is one of them. Witless and annoying mugging with zero laughs, despite the quality cast and director. And I have two words for you; "Demi" and "Moore".

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