The Devil Is a Sissy (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1936, The Devil Is a Sissy is a comedy and drama film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 92 minutes. “Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Greatest Human Drama” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A well-bred young English lad living in lower Manhattan tries to gain acceptance from his not-so-well-bred peers at school.
Who’s in it. The Devil Is a Sissy stars Freddie Bartholomew as Claude Pierce, Jackie Cooper as 'Buck' Murphy, Mickey Rooney as 'Gig' Stevens and Ian Hunter as Jay Pierce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Devil Is a Sissy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Is a Sissy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil Is a Sissy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil Is a Sissy (1936)?
- In US, The Devil Is a Sissy 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 Is a Sissy worth watching?
- The Devil Is a Sissy holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil Is a Sissy?
- The Devil Is a Sissy stars Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper, Mickey Rooney, Ian Hunter and Peggy Conklin.
- When was The Devil Is a Sissy released?
- The Devil Is a Sissy was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.