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Angela's Ashes

7.319992h 25mMMovieDrama

An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran father struggles with poverty, prejudice, and alcoholism as the family endures harsh slum conditions.

DirectorAlan Parker
WritersLaura Jones·Alan Parker
ProducersDavid Brown·Scott Rudin

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 8 other countries

Angela's Ashes isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Austria, Brazil, Canada, France and 4 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Alan Parker

EWEmily Watson
Emily Watson
Angela McCourt
RCRobert Carlyle
Robert Carlyle
Malachy McCourt
JBJoe Breen
Joe Breen
Young Frank
MLMichael Legge
Michael Legge
Older Frank
COCiarán Owens
Ciarán Owens
Middle Frank
RMRonnie Masterson
Ronnie Masterson
Grandma Sheehan
PMPauline McLynn
Pauline McLynn
Aunt Aggie
LCLiam Carney
Liam Carney
Uncle Pa Keating
EMEanna MacLiam
Eanna MacLiam
Uncle Pat
SMShane Murray-Corcoran
Shane Murray-Corcoran
Young Malachy
DMDevon Murray
Devon Murray
Middle Malachy
PHPeter Halpin
Peter Halpin
Older Malachy

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Angela's Ashes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Angela's Ashes?

Angela's Ashes isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Austria, Brazil and Canada and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Angela's Ashes on Netflix?

No, Angela's Ashes is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Angela's Ashes on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Angela's Ashes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Angela's Ashes for free?

Angela's Ashes isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Angela's Ashes based on a true story?

Yes — Angela's Ashes is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).