The Devil and Max Devlin (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1981, The Devil and Max Devlin is a comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, running about 96 minutes. “A new high in being lowdown.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Max dies in an accident, he goes straight to Hell. But the Devil Barney makes him an offer: if he manages to get three innocent youths to sell him their souls in the next two months, he may stay on Earth. Max accepts, and returns to Earth, equipped with special powers. However, his task is harder than expected, especially when seven year old Tobi demands that he marry his mother.
Who’s in it. The Devil and Max Devlin stars Elliott Gould as Max Devlin, Bill Cosby as Barney Satin, Susan Anspach as Penny Hart and Adam Rich as Toby Hart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Devil and Max Devlin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16M at the box office.
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 and Max Devlin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil and Max Devlin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil and Max Devlin (1981)?
- In US, The Devil and Max Devlin 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 and Max Devlin worth watching?
- The Devil and Max Devlin holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil and Max Devlin?
- The Devil and Max Devlin stars Elliott Gould, Bill Cosby, Susan Anspach, Adam Rich and Julie Budd.
- When was The Devil and Max Devlin released?
- The Devil and Max Devlin was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.