The Devil's Arithmetic (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1999, The Devil's Arithmetic is a thriller, fantasy, drama and tv movie film directed by Donna Deitch, running about 95 minutes. “She saw the truth with her own eyes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American-born Jewish adolescent, Hannah Stern, is uninterested in the culture, faith and customs of her relatives. However, she begins to revaluate her heritage when she has a supernatural experience that transports her back to a Nazi death camp in 1941. There she meets a young girl named Rivkah, a fellow captive in the camp. As Rivkah and Hannah struggle to survive in the face of daily atrocities, they form an unbreakable bond.
Who’s in it. The Devil's Arithmetic stars Kirsten Dunst as Hannah Stern, Brittany Murphy as Rivkah, Mimi Rogers as Leonore Stern and Leonardas Pobedonoscevas as Isaac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Devil's Arithmetic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Cineverse, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil's Arithmetic page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Arithmetic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's Arithmetic (1999)?
- In US, The Devil's Arithmetic is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cineverse and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil's Arithmetic worth watching?
- The Devil's Arithmetic holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil's Arithmetic?
- The Devil's Arithmetic stars Kirsten Dunst, Brittany Murphy, Mimi Rogers, Leonardas Pobedonoscevas and Mantas Vaitiekūnas.
- When was The Devil's Arithmetic released?
- The Devil's Arithmetic was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.