We're No Angels
“Escaped convicts disguised as priests. It'll take a miracle to get away with this one.”
Synopsis
Two escaped cons' only prayer to escape is to pass themselves off as priests and pass by the police blockade at the border into the safety of Canada.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Cinématographe Blu-ray Promo TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-03
Top Cast
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Robert De Niro
Ned
Sean Penn
Jim
Demi Moore
Molly
Hoyt Axton
Father Levesque
Bruno Kirby
Deputy
Ray McAnally
Warden
James Russo
Bobby
Wallace Shawn
Translator
John C. Reilly
Young Monk
Jay Brazeau
Sheriff
Ken Buhay
Bishop Nogalich
Elizabeth Lawrence
Mrs. Blair
Bill Murdoch
Deputy
Jessica Jickels
Rosie
Frank C. Turner
Shopkeeper
Matthew Walker
Blacksmith
Sheelah Megill
Townswoman
Sean Hoy
Workman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 2, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Husson, David Mamet, Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack, Ranald MacDougall
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- We're No Angels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Jordan
Albert Husson, David Mamet, Sam Spewack, Bella Spewack, Ranald MacDougall
George Fenton
Philippe Rousselot
Mick Audsley, Joke van Wijk
Art Linson, Robert De Niro
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Jordan
Director
Art Linson
Producer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
Mick Audsley
Editor
Joke van Wijk
Editor
David Mamet
Writer
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Wolf Kroeger
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About We're No Angels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is We're No Angels about?
Two escaped cons' only prayer to escape is to pass themselves off as priests and pass by the police blockade at the border into the safety of Canada.
Who directed We're No Angels?
We're No Angels was directed by Neil Jordan.
Who stars in We're No Angels?
The principal cast of We're No Angels includes Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Demi Moore, Hoyt Axton, Bruno Kirby.
When was We're No Angels released and how long is it?
We're No Angels was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for We're No Angels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We're No Angels was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for We're No Angels?
We're No Angels holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).