We're No Angels (1955)
Kernel Score: 82% · 203 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1955-07-07
Runtime: 106 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Three convicts escape from prison on Devil's Island just before Christmas and arrive at a nearby French colonial town. They go to the store of the Ducotels, the only store that gives supplies on credit. They initially intend to take advantage of them but have a change of heart after they find the family is in financial troubles.
We're No Angels parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that We're No Angels is a 1955 comedy about escaped convicts who help a struggling family.
- Violence & scariness: A little — The plot involves prison escape but is played comedically with little graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Humphrey Bogart as Joseph
- Aldo Ray as Albert
- Peter Ustinov as Jules
- Joan Bennett as Amelie Ducotel
- Basil Rathbone as Andre Trochard
- Leo G. Carroll as Felix Ducotel
- John Baer as Paul Trochard
- Gloria Talbott as Isabelle Ducotel
- Lea Penman as Mme. Parole
- John Smith as Medical Officer Arnaud
We're No Angels FAQ
Is We're No Angels good?
We're No Angels has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 203 audience ratings.
Where can I watch We're No Angels?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Pluto TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is We're No Angels OK for kids?
We're No Angels is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that We're No Angels is a 1955 comedy about escaped convicts who help a struggling family.
What movies are like We're No Angels?
If you liked We're No Angels, try Prison Break: The Final Break, Once Upon a Deadpool, Papillon and Fast Five.