---
title: "Angel Has Fallen"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/angel-has-fallen-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 423204
imdb_id: "tt6189022"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 122
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 3923
content_rating: "R"
---

# Angel Has Fallen (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/angel-has-fallen-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Angel Has Fallen" is a 2019 action film that follows the story of a Secret Service agent. The agent is involved in a treacherous attack on the President, leading to a series of events that unfold. As a result of the attack, the agent is charged with attempting to assassinate the President. This charge leads to the agent being pursued by his own colleagues and the FBI. The agent must navigate this situation to clear his name. A time-sensitive situation arises as the agent must act quickly to rectify the situation. The pursuit of the agent by his colleagues and the FBI creates tension and drives the plot forward. The film's events are centered around the agent's efforts to clear his name and restore his reputation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Secret Service agent Mike Banning races to clear his name after a treacherous attack."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced action sequences
- high-stakes pursuit

### Caveats & Content Note
- relies on familiar genre tropes
- Tone & Suitability: Contains action violence and thrilling sequences suitable for its R rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, suspense, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ric Roman Waugh
- **Networks / Studios**: Campbell Grobman Films, Eclectic Pictures, G-BASE

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gerard Butler** as *Mike Banning*
- **Morgan Freeman** as *Alan Trumbull*
- **Jada Pinkett Smith** as *Agent Thompson*
- **Nick Nolte** as *Clay Banning*
- **Danny Huston** as *Wade Jennings*
- **Tim Blake Nelson** as *VP Kirby*
- **Lance Reddick** as *David Gentry*
- **Frederick Schmidt** as *Travis Cole*
- **Michael Landes** as *Sam Wilcox*
- **Ori Pfeffer** as *Agent Murphy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Secret Service agent Mike Banning.

### Q: What is Mike Banning accused of?
He is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trumbull.

### Q: Who is pursuing Mike Banning?
He is chased by his own colleagues and the FBI.

### Q: What is the release date of the film?
The film was released on 08/23/2019 in the US.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is categorized under action and thriller.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*