Wings of Desire (1987): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Wings of Desire
Director: Wim Wenders
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Released: 1987
Duration: 128 min
Cast: Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk

What Wings of Desire Is About

Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds — with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk — that it might be possible for him to take human form.

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What is Wings of Desire about?

Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds — with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk — that it might be possible for him to take human form.

Where can I watch Wings of Desire?

Wings of Desire is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Wings of Desire?

Wings of Desire runs for 128 minutes (2h 8m).

When did Wings of Desire come out?

Wings of Desire was released in 1987.

Who directed Wings of Desire?

Wings of Desire was directed by Wim Wenders.

Who stars in Wings of Desire?

Wings of Desire stars Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois.

What is Wings of Desire's rating?

Wings of Desire holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 85 out of 100.