---
title: "Angels & Demons"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/angels-demons-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13448
imdb_id: "tt0808151"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 139
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 7388
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Angels & Demons (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/angels-demons-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Angels & Demons" is a 2009 film that follows the story of a Harvard symbologist. The symbologist is recruited by the Vatican to investigate a situation. The Vatican's investigation is prompted by the kidnapping of certain individuals. The kidnapped individuals are cardinals, and their disappearance occurs on the night of a papal conclave. The conclave is a significant event in the Catholic Church, involving the election of a new pope. The symbologist's investigation leads him to explore the possibility of the return of a secret organization. This organization is known for being underground and has a significant impact on the Catholic Church. The film's plot revolves around the symbologist's efforts to uncover the truth behind the cardinals' disappearance and the potential return of the organization.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon investigates a mysterious threat against the Vatican involving the ancient Illuminati organization."

### Why Watch
- features a high-stakes mystery
- based on a Dan Brown novel

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains intense themes
- runtime is over two hours
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13 and contains scenes of suspense and thriller-style content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mystery, thriller, suspenseful, fast-paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, iciTouTV, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ron Howard
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Skylark Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Hanks** as *Robert Langdon*
- **Ewan McGregor** as *Camerlengo Patrick McKenna*
- **Ayelet Zurer** as *Vittoria Vetra*
- **Stellan Skarsgård** as *Commander Richter*
- **Pierfrancesco Favino** as *Inspector Olivetti*
- **Nikolaj Lie Kaas** as *Assassin*
- **Armin Mueller-Stahl** as *Cardinal Strauss*
- **Thure Lindhardt** as *Chartrand*
- **David Pasquesi** as *Claudio Vincenzi*
- **Cosimo Fusco** as *Father Simeon*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Ron Howard.

### Q: Who plays the lead character?
Tom Hanks reprises his role as Robert Langdon.

### Q: What is the film based on?
It is based on the 2000 novel of the same title by Dan Brown.

### Q: What is the plot about?
Robert Langdon works to solve a murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican during a papal conclave.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on May 15, 2009.

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