The Devil's Advocate (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1997, The Devil's Advocate is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Taylor Hackford, running about 144 minutes. “Evil has its winning ways.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.
Who’s in it. The Devil's Advocate stars Keanu Reeves as Kevin Lomax, Al Pacino as John Milton, Charlize Theron as Mary Ann Lomax and Jeffrey Jones as Eddie Barzoon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Devil's Advocate has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $152.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Devil's Advocate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Advocate tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's Advocate (1997)?
- In US, The Devil's Advocate is available to 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 The Devil's Advocate worth watching?
- The Devil's Advocate holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Devil's Advocate?
- The Devil's Advocate stars Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones and Judith Ivey.
- When was The Devil's Advocate released?
- The Devil's Advocate was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.