Devil in a Blue Dress (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1995, Devil in a Blue Dress is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Carl Franklin, running about 102 minutes. “Private detective Easy Rawlins has been caught on the wrong side of the most dangerous secret in town.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In late 1940s Los Angeles, Easy Rawlins is an unemployed black World War II veteran with few job prospects. At a bar, Easy meets DeWitt Albright, a mysterious white man looking for someone to investigate the disappearance of a missing white woman named Daphne Monet, who he suspects is hiding out in one of the city's black jazz clubs. Strapped for money and facing house payments, Easy takes the job, but soon finds himself in over his head.
Who’s in it. Devil in a Blue Dress stars Denzel Washington as Easy Rawlins, Tom Sizemore as DeWitt Albright, Jennifer Beals as Daphne Monet and Don Cheadle as Mouse Alexander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Devil in a Blue Dress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 Devil in a Blue Dress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Devil in a Blue Dress tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)?
- In US, Devil in a Blue Dress is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and 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 Devil in a Blue Dress worth watching?
- Devil in a Blue Dress holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Devil in a Blue Dress?
- Devil in a Blue Dress stars Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, Jennifer Beals, Don Cheadle and Maury Chaykin.
- When was Devil in a Blue Dress released?
- Devil in a Blue Dress was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.