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The Devil and Daniel Johnston

7.720061h 50mPG-13MovieDocumentaryMusic

This 2005 documentary film chronicles the life of Daniel Johnston, a manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist, from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his mental illness and how it manifested itself in demonic self-obsession.

DirectorJeff Feuerzeig
WriterJeff Feuerzeig
ProducersHenry S. Rosenthal·Ted Hope

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jeff Feuerzeig

DJDaniel Johnston
Daniel Johnston
Self
BJ
Bill Johnston
Self
MJ
Margie Johnston
Self
MJ
Mabel Johnston
Self
JT
Jeff Tartakov
Self
KM
Kathy McCarty
Self
DJ
Dick Johnston
Self
LA
Laurie Allen
Self
SR
Sally Johnston Reid
Self
GHGibby Haynes
Gibby Haynes
Self
BB
Brian Beattie
Self
DFDavid Fair
David Fair
Self

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The Devil and Daniel Johnston — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Devil and Daniel Johnston?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Devil and Daniel Johnston on Netflix?

No, The Devil and Daniel Johnston is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Devil and Daniel Johnston on Amazon Prime Video?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Devil and Daniel Johnston for free?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.