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Devil Between the Legs

2019Movie2 h 25 min

75
GreatGoodWatch score
75
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Mexico City. Every day, Beatriz is insulted and humiliated by her jealous husband, but she does not flee his side because they have created a codependency and, at least for her, she would not conceive of her life any other way: by dint of feeling humiliated, she feels desired and desirable.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

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Facts

September 12, 2019 · 2 h 25 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
September 12, 2019
Runtime
2 h 25 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico, Spain
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Devil Between the Legs?"

Questions about Devil Between the Legs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Devil Between the Legs?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Devil Between the Legs from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Devil Between the Legs worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Will I feel good after watching Devil Between the Legs?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Devil Between the Legs plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Devil Between the Legs in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.