

The Strange Case of Angelica
2010, Portuguese. Directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
A photographer, Isaac, is asked by hotel owners to take portraits of their recently deceased daughter Angélica. When he looks at her through the lens of his camera, she appears to come back to life just for him. He instantly falls in love with her. From that moment, he will be haunted by Angélica day and night.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Manoel de OliveiraDirector
- Pilar López de AyalaAngélica
- Leonor SilveiraMãe
- Filipe VargasMarido
- Ricardo TrêpaIsaac
- Paulo MatosHomem da Gabardine
- Luís Miguel CintraEngenheiro
- Ana Maria MagalhãesClementina
- Isabel RuthCriada
- Ricardo AibéoMendigo
- Sofia de PortugalEnfermeira
- Susana SáD. Rosa
- Carmen SantosMulher do Fotógrafo
Details
- Released
- 29 December 2010
- Original title
- O Estranho Caso de Angélica
- Country
- Portugal, Brazil, France, Spain
- Written by
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Budget
- $2M
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The Strange Case of Angelica: quick answers
Is The Strange Case of Angelica worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Strange Case of Angelica?
The Strange Case of Angelica runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Strange Case of Angelica have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Strange Case of Angelica. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Strange Case of Angelica parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Strange Case of Angelica yet.
Which OTT platform is The Strange Case of Angelica on?
The Strange Case of Angelica isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Strange Case of Angelica?
If you liked The Strange Case of Angelica, try Winter's Tale, Peter Ibbetson, Wicked.
Who directed The Strange Case of Angelica?
The Strange Case of Angelica (2010) was directed by Manoel de Oliveira and stars Pilar López de Ayala, Leonor Silveira, Filipe Vargas.