The Mathematician and the Devil (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1972, The Mathematician and the Devil is a comedy, fantasy, drama and science fiction film directed by Semyon Raytburt, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. A mathematician offers to sell his soul to the devil for a proof or disproof of Fermat's Last Theorem. Based on "The Devil and Simon Flagg" by Arthur Porges.
Who’s in it. The Mathematician and the Devil stars Vsevolod Shestakov as Математик, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy as Черт and Alla Pokrovskaya.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, The Mathematician and the Devil sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mathematician and the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mathematician and the Devil tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mathematician and the Devil (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mathematician and the Devil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mathematician and the Devil worth watching?
- The Mathematician and the Devil holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mathematician and the Devil?
- The Mathematician and the Devil stars Vsevolod Shestakov, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy and Alla Pokrovskaya.
- When was The Mathematician and the Devil released?
- The Mathematician and the Devil was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.