Play the Devil (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2016, Play the Devil is a drama film directed by Maria Govan, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Set against the backdrop of Trinidad and Tobago’s mystical Carnival, a gifted and struggling young man becomes the object of intrigue for an older, well-meaning businessman until their worlds collide.
Who’s in it. Play the Devil stars Petrice Jones as Gregory, Gareth Jenkins as James Young, Akil Nickolas as Devin and Penelope Spencer as Grandma.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Play the Devil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Play the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Play the Devil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play the Devil (2016)?
- In US, Play the Devil is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Play the Devil worth watching?
- Play the Devil holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Play the Devil?
- Play the Devil stars Petrice Jones, Gareth Jenkins, Akil Nickolas and Penelope Spencer.
- When was Play the Devil released?
- Play the Devil was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.