Wings of Desire
1987, German. Directed by Wim Wenders.
There are angels on the streets of Berlin.
Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds — with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk — that it might be possible for him to take human form.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- PG-13
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Wings of Desire is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Details
- Released
- 23 September 1987
- Original title
- Der Himmel über Berlin
- Country
- Germany, France
- Written by
- Peter Handke, Richard Reitinger, Wim Wenders
- Budget
- $2.5M
- Box office
- $3.5M
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Wings of Desire: quick answers
What comes after Wings of Desire?
Next in the series: Faraway, So Close! (1993).
Is Wings of Desire worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 1,565 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Wings of Desire?
Wings of Desire runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does Wings of Desire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Wings of Desire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Wings of Desire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Wings of Desire is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Wings of Desire on?
Wings of Desire is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wings of Desire?
If you liked Wings of Desire, try Faraway, So Close!, Persona, What Dreams May Come.
Who directed Wings of Desire?
Wings of Desire (1987) was directed by Wim Wenders and stars Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander.