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Ordinary Angels
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Ordinary Angels

2024-02-22 · 118 min · ★ 7.7

Drama

Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.

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Directors
Jon Gunn
Production companies
Kingdom Story Company, Vertigo Entertainment, Stampede Ventures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 13,000,000
Revenue
USD 20,571,534

Top Cast

Hilary SwankHilary SwankSharon Stevens
Alan RitchsonAlan RitchsonEd Schmitt
Emily MitchellEmily MitchellMichelle Schmitt
Skywalker HughesSkywalker HughesAshley Schmitt
Nancy TravisNancy TravisBarbara Schmitt
Tamala JonesTamala JonesRose
Drew PowellDrew PowellPastor Dave Stone
Amy AckerAmy AckerTheresa Schmitt
Stephanie SyStephanie SyAmy Chan
Erik AthavaleErik AthavaleDr. Ghorbani
Dempsey BrykDempsey BrykDerek
David Lawrence BrownDavid Lawrence BrownBob Green
Darcy FehrAlbert Evans
Don MikeDon MikeCousin Kelvin
Ryan AllenRyan AllenCousin Marcus
DJ BrothersonDJ BrothersonSam
Gabriel DanielsGabriel DanielsGabriel
Andrea del CampoAndrea del CampoGeorgie
Jean-Jacques JavierJean-Jacques JavierDiner Manager
Ernie PittsErnie PittsRay

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