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Flesh and the Devil

1926·Movie
1h 52min·NR

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Deeply romantic and profoundly sad

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Passion ran like wine in their blood!

When lifelong best friends Leo and Ulrich return home after completing their military training, Leo meets the stunning Felicitas at a railway station and is mesmerized by her beauty. A scandal follows, for which Leo is sent away. Returning home three years later, he discovers that much has changed.
Silent Era RomanceTragic Love TriangleVisually StrikingMelodramaticHistorical DramaFatal AttractionForbidden LoveComplex Characters

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Flesh and the Devil

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Where can I stream Flesh and the Devil legally?

Flesh and the Devil is included with a subscription to FlixFling and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Plex, and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Flesh and the Devil worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Flesh and the Devil rated?

NRNuditySexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Flesh and the Devil?

1 h 52 min

Flesh and the Devil runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Flesh and the Devil?

Critics94
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Flesh and the Devil higher (94) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Flesh and the Devil a box office hit?

Budget$373,000
Box office$658,000

Roughly broke even. It cost about $373,000 to make and earned $658,000 worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Flesh and the Devil in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Flesh and the Devil?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Flesh and the Devil in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Flesh and the Devil use?

Homoerotic SubtextMy God, What Have I Done?Train-Station GoodbyeReassigned to AntarcticaSleeping DummyRomancing the WidowNo More for MeThe VampGold DiggerDuel to the DeathLaser-Guided KarmaChildhood Friend Romanceand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Flesh and the Devil, including Homoerotic Subtext, My God, What Have I Done?, Train-Station Goodbye.