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Under the Sun of Satan

1987Movie1 h 38 min

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes78%61%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes78%61%

Summary

Satan tempts Father Dossignan, who is trying to save the soul of a young girl who killed one of her lovers.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

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  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Maurice Pialat
Written by
Georges Bernanos, Maurice Pialat, Sylvie Pialat
Produced by
Daniel Toscan du Plantier
Music by
Henri Dutilleux

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Facts

August 1, 1987 · 1 h 38 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
August 1, 1987
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
12 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Creator Cameo, A Taste of the Lash, Back from the Dead +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Under the Sun of Satan?"

Questions about Under the Sun of Satan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Under the Sun of Satan?

Kanopy

In the United States, Under the Sun of Satan is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Under the Sun of Satan worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Can I half-watch Under the Sun of Satan?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

Will I feel good after watching Under the Sun of Satan?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Under the Sun of Satan in English?

French

No, it was made in French.