Date with an Angel Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Date with an Angel.
Date with an Angel Ending Explained: Aspiring composer Jim Sanders is engaged to spoiled rich girl Patty. Directed by Tom McLoughlin, this 1987 comedy film stars Michael E. Knight (Jim Sanders), alongside Phoebe Cates as Patty Winston, Emmanuelle Béart as Angel, David Dukes as Ed Winston. With a 6.8/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Date with an Angel?
Aspiring composer Jim Sanders is engaged to spoiled rich girl Patty. But the morning after his bachelor party, Jim wakes up to discover a beautiful, broken-winged angel in his pool. When everyone finds out about his heavenly houseguest, Jim must cope with a dangerously jealous fiancée, an exploitive future father-in-law and a group of buddies with an outrageous business plan!
Tom McLoughlin's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Michael E. Knight (Jim Sanders)'s journey. But the morning after his bachelor party, Jim wakes up to discover a beautiful, broken-winged angel in his pool.
How Does Michael E. Knight (Jim Sanders)'s Story End?
- Michael E. Knight: Michael E. Knight's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Phoebe Cates (Patty Winston): Phoebe Cates's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Emmanuelle Béart (Angel): Emmanuelle Béart's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Date with an Angel Mean?
Date with an Angel's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Michael E. Knight may feel rushed. Tom McLoughlin's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.