An Angel at My Table (1990)
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Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame
Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.
- Released: 1990-09-20
- Genres: Drama, History
- Runtime: 2h 38m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10 from 194 votes
Directed by Jane Campion.
Top cast
- Kerry Fox as Janet Frame
- Alexia Keogh as Janet Frame as a child
- Karen Fergusson as Janet Frame as a teenager
- Iris Churn as Mother
- Jessie Mune as Janet Frame as a baby
- Kevin J. Wilson as Father
- Edith Campion as Miss Lindsay
- Francesca Collins as Baby Jane
- Melina Bernecker as Myrtle
- Mark Morrison as Bruddie Frame as child
Where to watch An Angel at My Table
- United States: stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: rent on Amazon Video, Curzon Home Cinema; buy on Amazon Video, Sky Store
- Canada: stream on Criterion Channel; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
- Australia: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on SBS On Demand, Plex; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV
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