We're No Angels

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.

Critics found the film a breezy but stagey comedy, with its theatrical origins showing, and mixed on Bogart's performance versus the supporting cast.

• three escaped convicts plot a robbery but end up rescuing the Ducotel family
• the action takes place at Christmas and the convicts spend the night with the family
• critics note nearly all scenes are interiors with characters entering and exiting

• The Odd Coupleshared prison escapee protagonists turned benevolent helpers, holiday warmth and light crime comedy
• Trading Placesshared gentle caper comedy with criminals redeemed by kindness toward a struggling family
• Ocean's Elevenshared wry comic crime with reluctant criminals and a moral turn toward generosity

Director

Michael Curtiz

Release Date

1955-07-07

Runtime

106 min

Rating

7.2 / 10 (218)

What is We're No Angels about?

Three escaped Devil's Island convicts posing as roof repairmen end up defending a struggling shopkeeper's family from their greedy landlord.

What is We're No Angels like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of We're No Angels as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is We're No Angels violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in We're No Angels.

What did critics think of We're No Angels?

Critics found the film a breezy but stagey comedy, with its theatrical origins showing, and mixed on Bogart's performance versus the supporting cast.

Which films are like We're No Angels?

Films with a similar feel include The Odd Couple, Trading Places, and Ocean's Eleven.

How long is We're No Angels?

We're No Angels runs 106 minutes.

Where can I watch We're No Angels?

In United States, We're No Angels streams on Hoopla, Pluto TV.