Wings of Desire (1987)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,468 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Released: 1987-09-23
Runtime: 128 minutes
Where to watch Wings of Desire
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds — with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk — that it might be possible for him to take human form.
Wings of Desire parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Wings of Desire is a contemplative PG-13 drama-fantasy about an angel who longs to become human.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Bruno Ganz as Damiel
- Solveig Dommartin as Marion
- Otto Sander as Cassiel
- Curt Bois as Homer
- Peter Falk as The Filmstar
- Hans Martin Stier as The Dying Man
- Elmar Wilms as A Sad Man
- Sigurd Rachman as The Suicide
- Beatrice Manowski as Young Prostitute
- Bruno Rosaz as The Clown
Wings of Desire FAQ
Is Wings of Desire good?
Wings of Desire has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,468 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Wings of Desire?
In the US you can stream Wings of Desire on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Wings of Desire OK for kids?
Wings of Desire is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Wings of Desire is a contemplative PG-13 drama-fantasy about an angel who longs to become human.
What movies are like Wings of Desire?
If you liked Wings of Desire, try Meet Joe Black, The Age of Adaline, A Ghost Story and What Dreams May Come.