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The Devil by the Tail

6.119691h 30mMovieComedy

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.

DirectorPhilippe de Broca
WritersClaude Sautet·Daniel Boulanger

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 25 other countries

The Devil by the Tail isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and 21 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Philippe de Broca

YMYves Montand
Yves Montand
Le baron César Maricorne
MRMadeleine Renaud
Madeleine Renaud
La marquise
MSMaria Schell
Maria Schell
La comtesse Diane
JRJean Rochefort
Jean Rochefort
Le comte Georges
JMJean-Pierre Marielle
Jean-Pierre Marielle
Jean-Jacques Leroy-Martin, le "play-boy"
MKMarthe Keller
Marthe Keller
Amélie, baronne de Coustines
CPClaude Piéplu
Claude Piéplu
Monsieur Patin
XGXavier Gélin
Xavier Gélin
Charly - le garagiste
JBJacques Balutin
Jacques Balutin
Max - le premier complice
PTPierre Tornade
Pierre Tornade
Schwartz - le second complice
TLTanya Lopert
Tanya Lopert
Cookie
CJClotilde Joano
Clotilde Joano
La comtesse Jeanne, la cousine pianiste

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The Devil by the Tail — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Devil by the Tail?

The Devil by the Tail isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Belgium, Bulgaria and Cyprus and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Devil by the Tail on Netflix?

No, The Devil by the Tail is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The Devil by the Tail on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Devil by the Tail isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Devil by the Tail for free?

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