Devilman (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.6

Devilman poster

Released in 2004, Devilman is an action, fantasy and horror film directed by Hiroyuki Nasu, running about 116 minutes.

What it’s about. A scientific exploration in search of a new energy source unleashes a group of powerful demons who begin possessing human bodies and destroying civilization. Close friends Akira (Hisato Izaki) and Ryo (Yusuke Izaki) wind up on different sides of this epic struggle. Akira’s inner strength allows him to maintain his identity and fight for good, but the weaker Ryo is completely overtaken by Satan himself.

Who’s in it. Devilman stars Hisato Izaki as Akira Fudô / Devilman, Yûsuke Izaki as Ryô Asuka / Satan, Ayana Sakai as Miki Makimura and Asuka Shibuya as Mîko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Devilman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family and Midnight Pulp 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 Devilman page.

If you liked it. Fans of Devilman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Devilman (2004)?
In US, Devilman is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel and Eternal Family, 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 Devilman worth watching?
Devilman holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Devilman?
Devilman stars Hisato Izaki, Yûsuke Izaki, Ayana Sakai, Asuka Shibuya and Ryudo Uzaki.
When was Devilman released?
Devilman was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.