6.8
Summary
Australia, 1953. Thirteen-year-old Tom Allen attends a strict Catholic seminary for boys administered by De La Salle Brothers. The adolescent students and their adult instructors struggle deeply with sexual repression and religious doubt.
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- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
- Thought-provoking
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Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- Fred Schepisi
- Written by
- Fred Schepisi
- Produced by
- Fred Schepisi
- Music by
- Bruce Smeaton
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Facts
December 23, 1977 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13
- Released
- December 23, 1977
- Runtime
- 1 h 47 min
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Content
- Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- Australia
- Budget
- $193,269
- Available in
- 5 countries
Tropes
The '50s, Author Avatar, Coming of Age Story +3
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Questions about The Devil's Playground
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Devil's Playground worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (68).
Is The Devil's Playground okay for kids?
Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
Is The Devil's Playground plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.