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The Devil by the Tail

1969Movie1 h 30 min

Comedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–70%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–70%

Summary

In this comedy, a run-down hotel drums up customers by sabotaging passing cars. The stuck motorists are then obliged to stay. Unfortunately, one of the sabotaged cars belongs to a bank robber. The hotel staff wants the robber out, but they also want to keep his ill-gotten money.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or tears.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Philippe de Broca
Written by
Claude Sautet, Daniel Boulanger
Music by
Georges Delerue

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 7, 1969 · 1 h 30 min · Comedy

Released
February 7, 1969
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
25 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Devil by the Tail?"

Questions about The Devil by the Tail

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Devil by the Tail?

It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Devil by the Tail worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6).

Will The Devil by the Tail make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The Devil by the Tail in English?

French

No, it was made in French.