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Watch An Angel at My Table (1990) online An Angel at My Table is a 1990 movie with a runtime of 158 minutes. Director Jane Campion, Lynn-Maree Danzey, Cast Kerry Fox, Alexia Keogh, Karen Fergusson,

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. Currently you are able to watch "An Angel at My Table " streaming on we platform.

Genres

Drama,

Keywords

new zealand, insane asylum, insanity, teacher, author, mental institution, based on memoir or autobiography, woman director,

An Angel at My Table Parent guide

MPAA Reason

Rated R for sensuality and language.

Sex & Nudity

moderate

Sex & Nudity Reason

One schoolgirl explains to another what 'f*ck' (sex) is. A couple has sex in a forest while two schoolgirls watch - no nudity shown, only their legs can be seen from behind a log, and some sex/pleasure noises can be heard. Women and teenage girls are shown sometimes in their underwear, or undressing. Janet talks about cloud formations that look phallic (like penises), and her friends ask what 'phallic' means. There is a scene where Janet is having a bath (Part 3), and she is briefly seen topless. Janet meets a young man whilst in Spain (Part 3), and they begin a romantic/sexual relationship. In one scene he gropes and tries to undress her, but she says she has to leave. In a following bedroom scene, he removes her dress while kissing and groping her; they are then seen kissing and embracing on a bed, she is topless and her breasts can be seen, though she covers herself with bedclothes for most of this scene and looks awkward. Immediately following this there is a short scene where she is swimming fully nude while he watches; her breasts, buttocks and pubic hair are shown. There is also a scene where they sunbathe together and she is topless, but has underpants on; her breasts can be seen, and he kisses and gropes her.

Violence & Gore

mild

Violence & Gore Reason

Janet's friend shows her scars on her legs and says they are from when her father hit her with his machine belt. Janet's older sister is beaten with a switch, which is not shown but can be heard while the girl screams.

Profanity

moderate

Profanity Reason

Two schoolgirls use the word 'f*ck' in the context of discussing what sex is, and they don't realise it's a profanity. Janet tells her father that her older sister and a boy 'f*cked', and he becomes angry.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

mild

Frightening & Intense Scenes

mild

Frightening & Intense Scenes Reason

Rated R for: Nudity, Violence, Adult Language, Adult Content.(Showtime advisory)

Studio

Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Television New Zealand,

Countrie

New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom,

Audio

English

Director

Jane Campion Lynn-Maree Danzey

Starring

Kerry Fox Alexia Keogh Karen Fergusson Iris Churn Jessie Mune Kevin J. Wilson Edith Campion Francesca Collins Melina Bernecker Mark Morrison Katherine Murray-Cowper Mark Thomson Brenda Kendall Paul Moffat Blair Hutchison David McAuslan Ailene Herring Faye Flegg Carla Hedgeman Timothy Bartlett Richard Mills Sassy Acorn Tony Creamer Hamish McFarlane Geoff Barlow Samantha Townsley Sarah Llewellyn Christopher Lawrence Fiona Kay Brian Flegg Eileen Clarke Margaret Gordon Caroline Somerville Lilian Enting Fiona Brown Maureen Duffy Karla Smith Willa O'Neill Fritha Stalker Melanie Reid Natasha Gray Kelly Stewart Andrew Robertt Glynis Angell Susan McGregor Erin Mills Virginia Brocklehurst Natalie Ellis Eddie Hegan Sarah Smuts-Kennedy Colin McColl Erin Dorricott Francene Clark Doreen Donnell Alistair Douglas Rod Collison Harry Lavington Sheryl Stewart Cushla Ashton Jacqueline O'Rourke Joy Trow June Shane Annabel Lomas Ann Coc-Kroft David Stott Elizabeth McRae Jim Rawdon Peter Brunt Celia Nicholson Peter Needham Joshua Cole Ian Hendl Martyn Sanderson Jessica Wilcox Mark Clare Helene Anderson Joan Foster David Letch Robert Jayne Sharon Marsden Collette Cooper Julia Calvo Carlos Martínez Maria Matias Michael Harry Maria Mercedes Moroto Paula Sánchez Timothy Smith Alison Bruce William Brandt Gwyneth Hugues Gerald Bryan Billie Atkinson Peter Dennett David McKenzie Eleanor Wragge Caroline Flint Rachel Hernandez Patrick Griffiths Tiffany de Castro Ruth Dudding Paul Norell