The Devil Made Me Do It (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, The Devil Made Me Do It is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Al Carretta, running about 75 minutes. “What you see isn't always what you get.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Manhattan, New York, 1973. All low level mafia associate Donnie DiMaggio wants to be is funny until he finds out he's the main suspect in the murder of underboss Jimmy De Luca. Frankie Fredonna, head of the family asks Donnie to arrange his son's eighteenth birthday party. Frankie never asks these things. Donnie knows the score, he's getting whacked. Kill or be killed he counteracts the plot against him by moving up the ranks in the rival Vincenzo crime family. Old scandals intimidate Frankie's Uncle, corrupt Priest Father Roberto Fredonna and position Donnie favorably with rival crews. As the party approaches, Donnie continues to blind side Frankie's plans until the day of reckoning arrives and the brutal climax unfolds.

Who’s in it. The Devil Made Me Do It stars Georgina Blackledge as Marie Vincenzo, Al Carretta as Donnie DiMaggio, Mike Chapman as Drug Dealer and Samantha Ervin as Anna Maine, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Devil Made Me Do It has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil Made Me Do It page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Devil Made Me Do It tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.