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The Devil and Max Devlin

1981Movie1 h 36 minPG

Comedy
30
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes17%26%
30
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes17%26%

Summary

When Max dies in an accident, he goes straight to Hell.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, tears or scares.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Steven Hilliard Stern
Written by
Jimmy Sangster, Mary Rodgers
Produced by
Jerome Courtland
Music by
Buddy Baker

Everyone

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Facts

March 6, 1981 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
March 6, 1981
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$16 million
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Big "NEVER!", I Lied, Took a Level in Jerkass +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Devil and Max Devlin?"

Questions about The Devil and Max Devlin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Devil and Max Devlin?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Devil and Max Devlin from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Devil and Max Devlin worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30 (IMDb 5 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). Audiences rate it higher (38 out of 100) than critics (17).

Is The Devil and Max Devlin okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Devil and Max Devlin make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Devil and Max Devlin?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Devil and Max Devlin use?

Big "NEVER!"I LiedTook a Level in JerkassBerserk ButtonCard-Carrying VillainForeshadowingCurse Cut ShortHeroic BreakdownTook a Level in KindnessFaustian BargainSadistic ChoiceLouis Cypherand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Big "NEVER!", I Lied, and Took a Level in Jerkass.