Beat the Devil (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1953, Beat the Devil is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by John Huston, running about 95 minutes. “They’re Out To Beat the Devil At His Own Game!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of con artists stake their claim on a bogus uranium mine.
Who’s in it. Beat the Devil stars Humphrey Bogart as Billy Dannreuther, Jennifer Jones as Gwendolen Chelm, Gina Lollobrigida as Maria Dannreuther and Robert Morley as Peterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Beat the Devil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beat the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beat the Devil 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 Beat the Devil (1953)?
- In US, Beat the Devil is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beat the Devil worth watching?
- Beat the Devil holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beat the Devil?
- Beat the Devil stars Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, Gina Lollobrigida, Robert Morley and Peter Lorre.
- When was Beat the Devil released?
- Beat the Devil was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.