Flesh and the Devil (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1926, Flesh and the Devil is a drama and romance film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 112 minutes. “Passion ran like wine in their blood!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When lifelong best friends Leo and Ulrich return home after completing their military training, Leo meets the stunning Felicitas at a railway station and is mesmerized by her beauty. A scandal follows, for which Leo is sent away. Returning home three years later, he discovers that much has changed.
Who’s in it. Flesh and the Devil stars John Gilbert as Leo von Harden, Greta Garbo as Felicitas, Lars Hanson as Ulrich von Eltz and Barbara Kent as Hertha von Eltz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Flesh and the Devil has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $658K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flesh and the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flesh and the Devil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flesh and the Devil (1926)?
- In US, Flesh and the Devil is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flesh and the Devil worth watching?
- Flesh and the Devil holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Flesh and the Devil?
- Flesh and the Devil stars John Gilbert, Greta Garbo, Lars Hanson, Barbara Kent and William Orlamond.
- When was Flesh and the Devil released?
- Flesh and the Devil was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.