What is City of the Angels?

City of Angels is a 1998 romantic fantasy drama film directed by Brad Silberling and starring Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan, Dennis Franz, and Colm Feore. The story follows an angel named Seth (Cage) who falls in love with a mortal woman named Maggie (Ryan).

The film was released in the United States on April 10, 1998, and grossed over $130 million worldwide against a production budget of $55 million. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the performances of Cage and Ryan but criticism for its screenplay and direction.

City of Angels was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Original Song for "The Prayer" (performed by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli). It won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.