The Devil at 4 O'Clock (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1961, The Devil at 4 O'Clock is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 126 minutes. “They jumped into hell to save part of heaven.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crusty, eccentric priest recruits three reluctant convicts to help him rescue a children's leper colony from a Pacific island menaced by a smoldering volcano.
Who’s in it. The Devil at 4 O'Clock stars Spencer Tracy as Father Matthew Doonan, Frank Sinatra as Harry, Kerwin Mathews as Father Joseph Perreau and Jean-Pierre Aumont as Jacques, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Devil at 4 O'Clock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Channel 4 Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil at 4 O'Clock page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil at 4 O'Clock 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 The Devil at 4 O'Clock (1961)?
- In GB, The Devil at 4 O'Clock is available to stream on Channel 4 Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil at 4 O'Clock worth watching?
- The Devil at 4 O'Clock holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil at 4 O'Clock?
- The Devil at 4 O'Clock stars Spencer Tracy, Frank Sinatra, Kerwin Mathews, Jean-Pierre Aumont and Grégoire Aslan.
- When was The Devil at 4 O'Clock released?
- The Devil at 4 O'Clock was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.