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Beat the Devil

1953·Movie
1h 35min
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes68%54%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloBrew

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

They’re Out To Beat the Devil At His Own Game!

A group of con artists stake their claim on a bogus uranium mine.
Satirical EspionageStar-Studded CastHumphrey BogartStylish Black and WhiteComedic ThrillerExotic LocationsCynical HumorCult Classic1950s Adventure

Crew

Directed by:
John Huston, Angela Allen, John Arnold
Written by:
John Huston, Truman Capote, Claud Cockburn
Produced by:
John Huston, Humphrey Bogart, Jack Clayton
Composed by:
Kevin McClory, George Stephenson, Franco Mannino

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Beat the Devil

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Where can I stream Beat the Devil legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloBrewThe RokuKanopyHoopla

Beat the Devil is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beat the Devil worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 68%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Beat the Devil?

1 h 35 min

Beat the Devil runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beat the Devil?

Critics68
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Beat the Devil higher (68) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Beat the Devil in?

EnglishArabicItalian

It was made in English, with some Arabic, Italian. Produced in Italy, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Beat the Devil?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beat the Devil in 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Beat the Devil use?

Abandon ShipThe AlcoholicBilingual BonusConspiracy TheoristDriving a DeskFake AristocratFaint in ShockFanserviceThe Film of the BookThe FoolLeg FocusHave a Gay Old Timeand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Beat the Devil, including Abandon Ship, The Alcoholic, Bilingual Bonus.