The Devil's Playground (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1976, The Devil's Playground is a drama film directed by Fred Schepisi, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A powerful drama relating the intimate aspect of teenage boys and their priest/educators behind the walls of a religious institution where rigid discipline backfires natural feelings are deemed unnatural acts and human lives are controlled in the names of good intentions.
Who’s in it. The Devil's Playground stars Arthur Dignam as Brother Francine, Nick Tate as Brother Victor, Simon Burke as Tom Allen and Charles McCallum as Brother Sebastian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Devil's Playground has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil's Playground page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Playground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's Playground (1976)?
- In GB, The Devil's Playground is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil's Playground worth watching?
- The Devil's Playground holds an audience score of 6.7 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's Playground?
- The Devil's Playground stars Arthur Dignam, Nick Tate, Simon Burke, Charles McCallum and John Frawley.
- When was The Devil's Playground released?
- The Devil's Playground was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.