---
title: "The Angel"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-angel-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 468362
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 114
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Angel (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-angel-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Angel is a 2018 historical thriller and drama based on the New York Times bestselling book by Uri Bar-Joseph. It depicts the true story of Ashraf Marwan, who served as the son-in-law of President Nasser and a confidant to Anwar Sadat while acting as a primary asset for Israeli Intelligence.

The film explores the cultural and political tension of the 20th century, focusing on Marwan's role as a double agent who operated within the highest levels of the Egyptian government to help achieve peace between the two nations.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A high-ranking Egyptian official serves as a double agent for Israel in this historical thriller."

### Why Watch
- Based on a New York Times bestselling book
- Explores the true story of Ashraf Marwan
- Depicts high-level political intrigue between Egypt and Israel

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is a fictionalized account of historical events
- Tone & Suitability: This is a historical war thriller with a runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #historical-espionage, #double-agent, #political-drama, #true-story, #mid-east-conflict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ariel Vromen
- **Networks / Studios**: Adama Pictures, Sumatra Films, Shamai

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Marwan Kenzari** as *Ashraf Marwan*
- **Toby Kebbell** as *Danny Ben Aroya*
- **Hannah Ware** as *Diana Davis*
- **Waleed Zuaiter** as *Gamal Abdel Nasser*
- **Maisa Abd Elhadi** as *Mona Marwan*
- **Sasson Gabai** as *Anwar Sadat*
- **Ori Pfeffer** as *Zvi Zamir*
- **Slimane Dazi** as *Sami Sharaf*
- **Sapir Azulay** as *Souad*
- **Mali Levi** as *Natalie Ben Aroya*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Angel?
The film is available on Netflix.

### Q: Is it based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the true story of Ashraf Marwan and the book The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The movie has a duration of 1 hour and 54 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film cover?
The film is categorized as action, drama, history, thriller, and war.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Angel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/468362)
- [The Angel (2018 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Angel_(2018_film))
- [The Angel (2018) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/646218-the-angel/prehled/)
- [Podívejte se na The Angel | Oficiální stránky Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/cz/title/80188120)

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