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Dance with the Devil

1997·Movie
2h 10min
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes43%63%

Where to watch

PrimePhiloKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance4
  • Pathos3
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers youYou're watching with familyYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Get on the road.

She's sexy, shameless and loves taking people to their limit. She's a dangerous young woman who dreams about a jaguar that licks her naked body and sleeps by her side. Her past is bathed in blood and weird passions. Now she's met the man of her wildest dreams. He's dark, tough and mysterious. He likes robbing banks, trafficking in corpses and spicing it all with voodoo rituals. Together, the duo sets off toward Mexico destined to become the most feared outlaws in the continent.
Crime ThrillerRoad MovieNeo-NoirMexican SettingOutlaw RomanceVoodooHigh-OctaneStylish ViolenceDark Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Álex de la Iglesia, Adrian Grünberg, José Luis Escolar
Written by:
Álex de la Iglesia, Barry Gifford, Barry Gifford
Produced by:
Fernando Bovaira, Nicole Arbusto, José Luis Escolar
Composed by:
Simon Boswell, Salvador de la Fuente, Jaume Puig

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Dance with the Devil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dance with the Devil legally?

PrimePhiloKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeFlixHousePluto TVFilmzie

Dance with the Devil is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Eternal Family, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Dance with the Devil worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dance with the Devil rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Dance with the Devil?

2 h 10 min

Dance with the Devil runs 2 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dance with the Devil?

Critics43
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Dance with the Devil higher (63) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Dance with the Devil a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 39% of its budget.

What language is Dance with the Devil in?

SpanishEnglish

It was made in Spanish, with some English. Produced in Mexico, Spain, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dance with the Devil?

55ATBBBHBMBSCACIDEDODZECEGESFR+41

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dance with the Devil in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.