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The Devil, Probably

1977Movie1 h 37 minNR

80
GreatGoodWatch score
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Charles drifts through politics, religion and psychoanalysis, rejecting them all. Once he realises the depth of his disgust with the moral and physical decline of the society he lives in, he decides that suicide is the only option...

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  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Robert Bresson
Written by
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Facts

June 15, 1977 · 1 h 37 min · NR

Released
June 15, 1977
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
12 countries

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Where can I stream The Devil, Probably?

In the United States, The Devil, Probably streams on Criterion. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Devil, Probably worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%).

Will I feel good after watching The Devil, Probably?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch The Devil, Probably?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Is The Devil, Probably in English?

French

No, it was made in French.