Devils on the Doorstep (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2000, Devils on the Doorstep is a drama and war film directed by Jiang Wen, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?
Who’s in it. Devils on the Doorstep stars Jiang Wen as Ma Dasan, Jiang Hongbo as Yu'er, Teruyuki Kagawa as Kosaburo Hanaya and David Wu Dai-Wai as Major Gao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Devils on the Doorstep has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Devils on the Doorstep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Devils on the Doorstep tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Devils on the Doorstep (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Devils on the Doorstep change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Devils on the Doorstep worth watching?
- Devils on the Doorstep holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Devils on the Doorstep?
- Devils on the Doorstep stars Jiang Wen, Jiang Hongbo, Teruyuki Kagawa, David Wu Dai-Wai and Ding Yuan.
- When was Devils on the Doorstep released?
- Devils on the Doorstep was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.