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The Old Devil

1933Movie1 h 39 min

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

Summary

Vautier, a wealthy surgeon in his fifties, falls in love with Hélène, a young woman from a modest background. He allows her to have a string of short-lived lovers - but when Jean Trapeau, an old boyfriend, resurfaces, things get complicated.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Anatole Litvak
Written by
Anatole Litvak, Serge Veber
Music by
Georges Van Parys

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Facts

January 1, 1933 · 1 h 39 min · Drama

Released
January 1, 1933
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Old Devil?"

Questions about The Old Devil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Old Devil?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Old Devil worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The Old Devil good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Old Devil plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Old Devil in English?

French

No, it was made in French.