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Angels & Demons (2009)

“The holiest event of our time. Perfect for their return.”

6.7/10 · 7,503 votes 2h 19m pg-13 ThrillerMystery

#109 of 242 films from 2009 #963 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Ron Howard · Written by David Koepp, Akiva Goldsman, Dan Brown

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Overview

Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati – a secret, underground organization – after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.

Cast

Tom Hanksas Robert Langdon
Ewan McGregoras Camerlengo Patrick McKenna
Ayelet Zureras Vittoria Vetra
Stellan Skarsgårdas Commander Richter
Pierfrancesco Favinoas Inspector Olivetti
Nikolaj Lie Kaasas Assassin
Armin Mueller-Stahlas Cardinal Strauss
Thure Lindhardtas Chartrand
David Pasquesias Claudio Vincenzi
Cosimo Fuscoas Father Simeon
Victor Alfierias Lieutenant Valenti
Franklin Amobias Cardinal Lamasse
Curt Lowensas Cardinal Ebner
Bob Yerkesas Cardinal Guidera

Facts

Release dateApril 20, 2009
Runtime139 min (2h 19m) — longer as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$150,000,000
Box office$485,930,816 (3.2× budget)
IMDbtt0808151

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Questions

How long is Angels & Demons?
Angels & Demons runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Is Angels & Demons worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 7,503 votes, which places it #109 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 55%) and #963 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Angels & Demons?
Angels & Demons was directed by Ron Howard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Beautiful Mind (2001), Thirteen Lives (2022), Rush (2013).
Who stars in Angels & Demons?
Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon; Ewan McGregor as Camerlengo Patrick McKenna; Ayelet Zurer as Vittoria Vetra; Stellan Skarsgård as Commander Richter; Pierfrancesco Favino as Inspector Olivetti; Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Assassin.
What is Angels & Demons rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Angels & Demons?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14878.

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