Movie

An Angel at My Table

“Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame”

★ 7.0(188)19902h 38m

An Angel at My Table is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: Jane Campion
Release date: 1990-09-20
Runtime: 2h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

An Angel at My Table — trailer

About An Angel at My Table

An Angel at My Table is a 1990 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Jane Campion, starring Kerry Fox, Alexia Keogh and Karen Fergusson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 188 viewers. Below you can see where to watch An Angel at My Table in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.

Cast

Kerry Fox

Janet Frame

Alexia Keogh

Janet Frame as a child

Karen Fergusson

Janet Frame as a teenager

Iris Churn

Mother

Jessie Mune

Janet Frame as a baby

Kevin J. Wilson

Father

Edith Campion

Miss Lindsay

Francesca Collins

Baby Jane

Melina Bernecker

Myrtle

Mark Morrison

Bruddie Frame as child

Katherine Murray-Cowper

Young Isabel

Mark Thomson

Billy Delaware

Themes & keywords

insanitynew zealandinsane asylumteachermental institutionauthorbased on memoir or autobiographywoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch An Angel at My Table in Japan?+

In Japan, An Angel at My Table is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is An Angel at My Table on Netflix?+

An Angel at My Table is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is An Angel at My Table?+

An Angel at My Table has a runtime of 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).

Who stars in An Angel at My Table?+

An Angel at My Table stars Kerry Fox, Alexia Keogh, Karen Fergusson, Iris Churn and Jessie Mune.

When did An Angel at My Table come out?+

An Angel at My Table is a 1990 movie directed by Jane Campion.

What genre is An Angel at My Table?+

An Angel at My Table is Drama and History film.

Who directed An Angel at My Table?+

An Angel at My Table was directed by Jane Campion.