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Angela's Ashes

7.319992h 25m15MovieDrama

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

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by 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 subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Sky Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Angela's Ashes on Netflix?

No, Angela's Ashes is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Sky Store.

Is Angela's Ashes on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Angela's Ashes for free?

Angela's Ashes isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Sky Store.

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).