Angels in the Outfield (1994): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Angels in the Outfield is a 1994 sports comedy directed by William Dear, starring Danny Glover, Christopher Lloyd and Ben Johnson. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $50.2 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance by a Younger Actor at the Saturn Awards 1995. Critics gave it 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- William Dear
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Angels in the Outfield About?
The premise of Angels in the Outfield without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The struggling Anaheim Angels are the worst team in baseball, and for foster kid Roger, their performance is tied to his hope of reconnecting with his father. Desperate for a turnaround, Roger prays for divine intervention, and his wish is answered by Al, a real angel. Al's presence leads to a series of miraculous events, astonishing the coach and players as the team unexpectedly begins a winning streak, giving them a chance at redemption and a renewed sense of hope.
Angels in the Outfield Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- angel
- remake
- foster home
- friendship between boys
- boy
- prayer
- baseball manager
- sports commentator
- adoption
- baseball
- baseball movie
- color remake of black and white film
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- sports team
- title spoken by character
- spilling a drink on someone's lap
- good luck charm
- team owner
- baseball pitcher
- bunk bed
- locker room
- sitting in a tree
- abandonment
- coughing
- stadium
- fight
- anger
- slow motion scene
- punched in the face
- crying
- binoculars
- feud
- best friend
- miracle
- baseball game
- baseball field
- motorcycle
- cigarette smoking
- court
- terminal illness
- bicycle
- newspaper headline
- press conference
- slimehouse
- baseball sport
- supernatural fantasy
- high concept comedy
- underdog sport
- domestic drama
- childhood drama
- baseball comedy
Where to Watch Angels in the Outfield
Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Angels in the Outfield Cast
Danny Glover leads the cast, with Christopher Lloyd and Ben Johnson. Directed by William Dear; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Dear
Also Starring in Angels in the Outfield
· 6 moreAngels in the Outfield Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Angels in the Outfield 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 31% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
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TMDB 60% User score
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Angels in the Outfield Plot Summary
What happens in Angels in the Outfield from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Young foster child Roger Bomman has a dream of reuniting with his family while navigating his life with his friend J.P. Together, they find joy in sneaking into games of the struggling California Angels. During a heartfelt conversation, Roger asks his father when they will be together again, to which his father sarcastically responds, > “I’d say when the Angels win the pennant.” Taking his father’s words to heart, Roger earnestly prays for divine intervention to help the team.
Full summary
The whole story of Angels in the Outfield, scene by scene
Angels in the Outfield Box Office
Angels in the Outfield grossed $50.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$50.2M
- US & Canada
- $50.2M
Angels in the Outfield Awards & Nominations
Angels in the Outfield earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance by a Younger Actor at the Saturn Awards 1995.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance by a Younger Actor
Angels in the Outfield Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Angels in the Outfield.
How Well Do You Know Angels in the Outfield?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Roger Bomman's dream related to the California Angels?
Cars in Angels in the Outfield
18 cars on screen, including the 1964 Plymouth Valiant and the 1977 Chrysler Newport.
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1991 Dodge Ram Wagon Minor role -
1978 GMC PD 4108 Minor role
Angels in the Outfield Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Les anges frappent et courent” and “Άγγελοι στο Γήπεδο”.
- Also known as
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- Les anges frappent et courent
- Άγγελοι στο Γήπεδο
- Angels - Engel gibt es wirklich
- Angyalok a pályán
- Angeles
- Anioły na boisku
- Angels : Une Équipe aux Anges
- Engle på spil
- Os Anjos Entram em Campo
- Ангелы у кромки поля
- Andělé
- Angeles En El Campo
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- 외야의 천사들
- מלאכים באזור השער
- Янголи на краю поля
- Joc d’àngels
- エンジェルス
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Angels in the Outfield FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Angels in the Outfield, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Angels in the Outfield?
Angels in the Outfield runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Angels in the Outfield released?
Angels in the Outfield was released on July 15, 1994.
Who directed Angels in the Outfield?
Angels in the Outfield was directed by William Dear.
More films by William Dear Who is in the cast of Angels in the Outfield?
Angels in the Outfield stars Danny Glover, Christopher Lloyd and Ben Johnson, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Angels in the Outfield?
In the US, Angels in the Outfield is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Angels in the Outfield make at the box office?
Angels in the Outfield grossed $50.2 million worldwide.
How is Angels in the Outfield rated?
Angels in the Outfield has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Was Angels in the Outfield nominated for any awards?
Angels in the Outfield received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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