The Devil Does Not Sleep (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1957, The Devil Does Not Sleep is a comedy film directed by Peter Solan, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Episodic film consisting of three satirical shorts ('Smutný káder', 'Typický prípad' and 'Vel'korysá kampaň') comically exposing the shortcomings of society. In the interval between each short, a committee recognising themselves in the characters on screen, voice their approval or disapproval of each film.
Who’s in it. The Devil Does Not Sleep stars Bohuš Králik, Jozef Sodoma, Branislav Koreň and Oľga Vronská, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Devil Does Not Sleep has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil Does Not Sleep page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil Does Not Sleep tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil Does Not Sleep (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Devil Does Not Sleep change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Devil Does Not Sleep worth watching?
- The Devil Does Not Sleep holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil Does Not Sleep?
- The Devil Does Not Sleep stars Bohuš Králik, Jozef Sodoma, Branislav Koreň, Oľga Vronská and Ondrej Jariabek.
- When was The Devil Does Not Sleep released?
- The Devil Does Not Sleep was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.