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The Beauty of the Devil

7.219501h 36mMovieDramaFantasyComedy

Henri Faust, retiring after 50 years as a professor in a circa-1700 French university, despairs at the ravages of old age ... whereupon Mephistopheles, agent of Lucifer, appears as a virile, handsome young man and exchanges bodies with…

DirectorRené Clair
WritersRené Clair·Armand Salacrou
ProducerSalvo D'Angelo

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 5 other countries

The Beauty of the Devil isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by René Clair

MSMichel Simon
Michel Simon
Mephistopheles / Old Prof. Henri Faust
GPGérard Philipe
Gérard Philipe
Young Henri Faust / Young-Looking Mephistopheles
NBNicole Besnard
Nicole Besnard
Marguerite the Gypsy Girl
SVSimone Valère
Simone Valère
The Princess
CNCarlo Ninchi
Carlo Ninchi
The Prince
RCRaymond Cordy
Raymond Cordy
Antoine the Servant
PSPaolo Stoppa
Paolo Stoppa
Official
TCTullio Carminati
Tullio Carminati
The Diplomat
GMGaston Modot
Gaston Modot
Gypsy

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The Beauty of the Devil — streaming FAQ

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Is The Beauty of the Devil on Netflix?

No, The Beauty of the Devil is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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