The Devil's Eye (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1960, The Devil's Eye is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The devil has a stye in his eye, caused by the purity of a vicar's daughter. To get rid of it, he sends Don Juan up from hell to seduce the 20 year old Britt-Marie and to rob her of her virginity and her belief in love. She however can resist him and things get even turned around when Don Juan falls in love with her. The fact that he feels love for the first time now, makes him even less attractive to her and Don Juan returns to hell.
Who’s in it. The Devil's Eye stars Jarl Kulle as Don Juan, Bibi Andersson as Britt-Marie, Stig Järrel as The devil and Nils Poppe as Vicar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Devil's Eye has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil's Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Eye tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's Eye (1960)?
- In US, The Devil's Eye is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil's Eye worth watching?
- The Devil's Eye holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Devil's Eye?
- The Devil's Eye stars Jarl Kulle, Bibi Andersson, Stig Järrel, Nils Poppe and Gertrud Fridh.
- When was The Devil's Eye released?
- The Devil's Eye was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.