The Devil (1921): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1921 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1921, The Devil is a drama film directed by James Young, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr. Muller, a friend to all, finds pleasure in turning the goodness in people to evil ends. He meets Marie Matin and her fiancée, Georges Roben, while viewing a new painting, "The Martyr--Truth Crucified by Evil." Marie declares that the picture was wrong--evil could never triumph over truth--and though Muller says he agrees with her, he plots to prove otherwise.
Who’s in it. The Devil stars George Arliss as Dr. Müller, Sylvia Breamer as Mimi, Florence Arliss as Marie's Aunt and Lucy Cotton as Marie Matin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Devil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Devil (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Devil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Devil worth watching?
- The Devil holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil?
- The Devil stars George Arliss, Sylvia Breamer, Florence Arliss, Lucy Cotton and Edmund Lowe.
- When was The Devil released?
- The Devil was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.
