Angels in America (2003)
Overview
God has abandoned Heaven. It's 1985: the Reagans are in the White House and Death swings the scythe of AIDS. In Manhattan, Prior Walter tells Louis, his lover of four years, he's ill; Louis leaves but as disease and loneliness ravage Prior, guilt invades Louis. Joe Pitt, a Mormon Republican attorney, is pushed by right-wing fixer Roy Cohn toward a job at the Justice Department. Pitt and Cohn are closeted: Pitt, out of shame and religious turmoil; Cohn, to preserve his power and access. Pitt's wife Harper is strung out on Valium, aching to escape a sexless marriage. An angel invites Prior to be a prophet in death.
Where to watch Angels in America
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave | — | Apple TV |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max | — | Apple TV, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | HBO Max | — | — |
| New Zealand | HBO Max | — | — |
| India | JioHotstar | — | — |
| Germany | HBO Max | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome, Freenet meinVOD |
| France | HBO Max | — | Apple TV |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max | — | — |
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What is Angels in America about?
God has abandoned Heaven. It's 1985: the Reagans are in the White House and Death swings the scythe of AIDS. In Manhattan, Prior Walter tells Louis, his lover of four years, he's ill; Louis leaves but as disease and loneliness ravage Prior, guilt invades Louis. Joe Pitt, a Mormon Republican attorney, is pushed by right-wing fixer Roy Cohn toward a job at the Justice Department. Pitt and Cohn are closeted: Pitt, out of shame and religious turmoil; Cohn, to preserve his power and access. Pitt's wife Harper is strung out on Valium, aching to escape a sexless marriage. An angel invites Prior to be a prophet in death. Angels in America is a Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy series, first aired on 2003-12-07, 1 season and 6 episodes.
Is Angels in America worth watching?
TMDB users rate Angels in America 7.6 out of 10 from 269 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Angels in America?
In the United States, Angels in America streams on HBO Max and can be bought from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Tony Kushner
Cast
- Al Pacino as Roy Cohn
- Justin Kirk as Prior Walter / Leatherman in the Park
- Ben Shenkman as Louis Ironson / The Angel Oceania
- Mary-Louise Parker as Harper Pitt
- Meryl Streep as Hannah Pitt / Ethel Rosenberg / The Rabbi / The Angel Australia
- Jeffrey Wright as Norman 'Belize' Ariaga / Mr. Lies / Homeless man / The Angel Europa
- Patrick Wilson as Joe Pitt
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Sources
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