A Rumor of Angels (2002): Cast, Ratings & Plot
A Rumor of Angels is a 2002 drama directed by Peter O'Fallon, starring Ray Liotta and Vanessa Redgrave. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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- Director
- Peter O'Fallon
- Genre
- Drama
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English - Studio
- Cinetel Films
- After the credits
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What Is A Rumor of Angels About?
The premise of A Rumor of Angels without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A poignant drama set during a summer in Maine, the film follows 12-year-old James Neubauer as he grapples with grief and strained family relationships. Still mourning his mother's death, James finds it difficult to connect with his father and stepmother. An accidental encounter leads to an unexpected friendship with Maddy, offering him comfort and a path toward healing and redemption as he navigates a difficult time.
A Rumor of Angels Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- stepmother
- lighthouse
- grief
- fence
- based on novel
- independent film
- based on book
A Rumor of Angels Cast
Ray Liotta leads the cast, with Vanessa Redgrave. Directed by Peter O'Fallon.
- Director Peter O'Fallon
A Rumor of Angels Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Rumor of Angels 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 30% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 35 Metascore
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A Rumor of Angels Plot Summary
What happens in A Rumor of Angels from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the midst of his overwhelming emotional struggles, twelve-year-old James (Trevor Morgan) grapples with the profound absence of his mother, who passed away two years earlier, leaving him haunted by a paralyzing fear. His father, Nathan (Ray Liotta), frequently absent due to work commitments, along with his stepmother Mary, remain largely unaware of the turmoil brewing within James, causing him to feel utterly isolated as he tries to navigate his grief.
Full summary
The whole story of A Rumor of Angels, scene by scene
A Rumor of Angels Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Rumor of Angels.
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Who is the main character struggling with the loss of his mother?
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A Rumor of Angels FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Rumor of Angels, each answered in a sentence.
When was A Rumor of Angels released?
A Rumor of Angels was released on February 1, 2002.
Who directed A Rumor of Angels?
A Rumor of Angels was directed by Peter O'Fallon.
More films by Peter O'Fallon Who is in the cast of A Rumor of Angels?
A Rumor of Angels stars Ray Liotta and Vanessa Redgrave.
How is A Rumor of Angels rated?
A Rumor of Angels has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic.
Does A Rumor of Angels have a post-credit scene?
No. A Rumor of Angels has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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