Angels & Demons (2009)
Ron Howard's high-stakes Vatican thriller sends Robert Langdon racing through Rome to stop the Illuminati from destroying the Catholic Church.
Angels & Demons - Movie Information
- Original Title: Angels & Demons
- Release Year: 2009
- Directed by: Ron Howard
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 19m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Italian, Latin, French, German, Mandarin
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 20, 2009 (Norway - 15), May 15, 2009 (United States - PG-13), May 15, 2009 (Canada), May 14, 2009 (United Kingdom - 12A), May 13, 2009 (Germany - 12), May 13, 2009 (France - TP), May 14, 2009 (Australia - M), May 15, 2009 (Brazil - 16), May 13, 2009 (Italy - T), May 13, 2009 (Spain - 16), May 14, 2009 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Angels and Demons (US), Anjos e Demônios (BR), Mələklər və Şeytanlar (AZ)
- Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Skylark Productions, Panorama Films, Brian Grazer Productions
- Production Countries: Italy, United States of America
Angels & Demons - Plot
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.
Angels & Demons - Trailer
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The holiest event of our time. Perfect for their return.
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Angels & Demons - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Ron Howard
Main Cast
- Tom Hanks
- Ewan McGregor
- Ayelet Zurer
- Stellan Skarsgård
- Pierfrancesco Favino
- Nikolaj Lie Kaas
- Armin Mueller-Stahl
- Thure Lindhardt
- David Pasquesi
- Cosimo Fusco
Writers
- Akiva Goldsman
- David Koepp
Producers
- Ron Howard
- Brian Grazer
- John Calley
Angels & Demons - FAQs
Is Angels & Demons based on a true story?
Angels & Demons is not based on a true story. It's adapted from Dan Brown's 2000 novel of the same name. While the film uses real locations like Vatican City and CERN as its backdrop, the Illuminati conspiracy, the antimatter plot, and all central characters are entirely fictional.
Is Angels & Demons a sequel to The Da Vinci Code?
In film terms, yes — Angels & Demons (2009) follows The Da Vinci Code (2006) and reunites Tom Hanks with director Ron Howard. Interestingly, in Dan Brown's novels, Angels & Demons was actually published first, making the film a prequel in literary chronology but a sequel on screen.
What happens at the end of Angels & Demons?
The Camerlengo, revealed as the true villain, pilots a helicopter carrying the antimatter canister high above Rome, sacrificing himself in the explosion to save the city. Langdon survives after parachuting down. The surviving cardinal is elected Pope, and the Illuminati threat is ultimately exposed as a fabricated conspiracy.
Who are the main actors in Angels & Demons?
Tom Hanks leads the cast as Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, with Ewan McGregor playing the Camerlengo Patrick McKenna. Ayelet Zurer stars as scientist Vittoria Vetra, while Stellan Skarsgård, Pierfrancesco Favino, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, and Armin Mueller-Stahl round out the key supporting roles.
Where can you stream Angels & Demons?
You can stream Angels & Demons on Paramount Plus Essential, TNT, TBS, and tru TV. If you prefer to own or rent it digitally, it's available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Was the Vatican involved in filming Angels & Demons?
The Vatican denied Ron Howard permission to film inside its walls, just as it had for The Da Vinci Code. The production team recreated St. Peter's Square, the Sistine Chapel, and other iconic Vatican interiors using elaborate sets built in Rome and at studios, with digital effects filling in the rest.
What is the age rating for Angels & Demons?
Angels & Demons is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning parental guidance is suggested for viewers under 13. The film contains sequences of violence, disturbing imagery, and thematic intensity — though nothing that pushes it into R-rated territory.
How long is Angels & Demons?
Angels & Demons runs for 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes). It's a briskly paced thriller for its length, moving Langdon and Vittoria across Rome's historic landmarks in a race-against-the-clock narrative that keeps the tension high throughout.
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