Devil, My Friend (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 6.8

Devil, My Friend poster

Released in 1988, Devil, My Friend is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Atıf Yılmaz, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Fatih is a struggling musician whose efforts did not pay. One night disappointed, he talks to his "Plastic Sweetheart" a realistic-looking mannequin in a shop window that, "he could even sell his soul to the Devil for fame"...and then he sees the Devil himself. They make a deal that Fatih will sell his soul to the Devil and the Devil will strike him to fame, using the record executives, venue owners and commercial executives whom he had their souls. However the times had changed, and the human had proved to be more evil and smarter than the Devil himself...

Who’s in it. Devil, My Friend stars Mazhar Alanson as Fatih, Ali Poyrazoğlu as Şeytan, Yaprak Özdemiroğlu and Fuat Güner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Devil, My Friend 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 Devil, My Friend page.

If you liked it. Fans of Devil, My Friend tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Devil, My Friend (1988)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Devil, My Friend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Devil, My Friend worth watching?
Devil, My Friend holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Devil, My Friend?
Devil, My Friend stars Mazhar Alanson, Ali Poyrazoğlu, Yaprak Özdemiroğlu, Fuat Güner and Bülent Kayabaş.
When was Devil, My Friend released?
Devil, My Friend was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.