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Who's Afraid of the Devil

1977·Movie
1h 32min
IMDb6.0

Where to watch

KanopyEternal Family

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some satire and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Jakob is a poor farmer′s boy. Because of his timidity that even makes him run away from mice, he is often ridiculed by other people. Even the king is ill-disposed towards him. One day he sends Jakob to the devil to rob him of three golden hairs. This is supposed to be Jakob′s certain death. But naïve Jakob gets going and on his way even promises the oppressed subjects of the king to ask the devil for a way out of their misery.
Fairy Tale AdaptationBrothers GrimmComing-of-Age JourneySocial CommentarySatirical ElementsFantasy AdventureHistorical SettingWholesome Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Egon Schlegel
Written by:
Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Joachim Nestler
Composed by:
Günter Hauk

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Who's Afraid of the Devil legally?

KanopyEternal Family

Who's Afraid of the Devil is included with a subscription to Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Who's Afraid of the Devil worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Who's Afraid of the Devil?

1 h 32 min

Who's Afraid of the Devil runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is Who's Afraid of the Devil in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in XG.

In how many countries can I watch Who's Afraid of the Devil?

4ATCHDEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Who's Afraid of the Devil in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.