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The Devil Plays

4.619311h 3mMovieMysteryRomance

A mystery novelist's detective skills are put to the test when he attends a party where a murder is committed.

DirectorRichard Thorpe
WriterArthur Hoerl

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 6 other countries

The Devil Plays isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Guernsey, Japan and 2 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Richard Thorpe

JTJameson Thomas
Jameson Thomas
Harry Forrest
FBFlorence Britton
Florence Britton
Diana Amberson
TJThomas E. Jackson
Thomas E. Jackson
Captain Brown
LKLew Kelly
Lew Kelly
Sgt. Snyder
LRLillian Rich
Lillian Rich
Grace Stiles
RERobert Ellis
Robert Ellis
Gordon Stiles
DCDorothy Christy
Dorothy Christy
Dolores Quincy
EBEdmund Burns
Edmund Burns
Dick Quincy
JT
Jack Trent
Duncan
CGCarmelita Geraghty
Carmelita Geraghty
Rita Kane
RTRichard Tucker
Richard Tucker
Jerry Murdock
MMMurdock MacQuarrie
Murdock MacQuarrie
Thomas, the Butler

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The Devil Plays — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Devil Plays?

The Devil Plays isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Austria, Germany and United Kingdom and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Devil Plays on Netflix?

No, The Devil Plays is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is The Devil Plays on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Devil Plays isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Devil Plays for free?

The Devil Plays isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.