Devil in the Flesh (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1986, Devil in the Flesh is a drama and romance film directed by Marco Bellocchio, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. An Italian high school student becomes infatuated with a woman he sees outside his class window. Her fiancée is in jail for being involved in a radical movement, and she spends much time in court providing moral support. At first she resists the student's advances, but eventually begins an affair with him. Their situation is condemned by her family and his father, who is the woman's psychologist.
Who’s in it. Devil in the Flesh stars Maruschka Detmers as Giulia, Federico Pitzalis as Andrea, Anita Laurenzi as Mrs. Pulcini and Alberto Di Stasio as Professor Raimondi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Devil in the Flesh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $546.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Devil in the Flesh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Devil in the Flesh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Devil in the Flesh (1986)?
- In US, Devil in the Flesh is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Devil in the Flesh worth watching?
- Devil in the Flesh holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Devil in the Flesh?
- Devil in the Flesh stars Maruschka Detmers, Federico Pitzalis, Anita Laurenzi, Alberto Di Stasio and Riccardo De Torrebruna.
- When was Devil in the Flesh released?
- Devil in the Flesh was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.