The Devout (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2015, The Devout is a drama film directed by Connor Gaston, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about the power of belief, The Devout follows Darryl Eckford during trying times: his 4-year-old daughter, Abigail, has terminal cancer with weeks to live. Abigail is obsessed with space, and she talks with extraordinary detail of the Apollo 1 space mission. After she admits her former name, Darryl researches the space mission and finds inexplicable coincidences. A devout Christian, Darryl faces a crisis of faith when he begins to believe that his daughter was an astronaut in a former life. This newfound belief instills hope in Darryl, because, if his daughter has lived before, she will live again. He must face his wife, community and his own faith as he seeks out truth, because, if his daughter has lived before, she will live again. Its intriguing story and meticulous direction from Connor Gaston makes The Devout one of the most impressive Canadian independent films of the year.
Who’s in it. The Devout stars Charlie Carrick as Darryl, Ali Liebert as Jan, Gabrielle Rose as Ava and David Nykl as Dr. Fisher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Devout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devout page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devout tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devout (2015)?
- In US, The Devout is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devout worth watching?
- The Devout holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devout?
- The Devout stars Charlie Carrick, Ali Liebert, Gabrielle Rose, David Nykl and Ryan McDonell.
- When was The Devout released?
- The Devout was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.