El Angel (2018)
Kernel Score: 82% · 570 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Crime
Released: 2018-08-09
Runtime: 115 minutes
Where to watch El Angel
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1971. Carlos Robledo Puch is a 19-year-old boy with an angelic face, but a vocational thief as well, who acts ruthlessly, without remorse. When he meets Ramón, they follow together a dark path of crime and death.
El Angel parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that El Angel is an Argentine crime drama based on a true story about a teenage criminal who commits armed robberies and murders without remorse.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts armed robbery and remorseless criminal violence based on a true crime case.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes a same-sex relationship subplot as part of the true story depicted.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Luis Ortega
Cast
- Lorenzo Ferro as Carlitos
- Chino Darín as Ramón
- Mercedes Morán as Ana María
- Daniel Fanego as José
- Luis Gnecco as Héctor
- Cecilia Roth as Aurora
- Malena Villa as Twins
- William Prociuk as 'Federica'
- Marcelo D'Andrea as Police Commissioner
- Peter Lanzani as Miguel Prieto
El Angel FAQ
Is El Angel good?
El Angel has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 570 audience ratings.
Where can I watch El Angel?
In the US you can stream El Angel on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is El Angel OK for kids?
El Angel is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that El Angel is an Argentine crime drama based on a true story about a teenage criminal who commits armed robberies and murders without remorse.
What movies are like El Angel?
If you liked El Angel, try Argentina 1985, Happy Together, Bad Education and Bohemian Rhapsody.