Bedazzled
Seen it?1967 | 103 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Ghost or The Purple Rose of Cairo, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A hapless loser sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for seven wishes, but has trouble winning over the girl of his dreams.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $600K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 76K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stanley Donen
- Peter CookGeorge Spiggot
- Dudley MooreStanley Moon
- Eleanor BronMargaret
- Raquel WelchLilian Lust
- AlbaVanity
- Robert RussellAnger
- Barry HumphriesEnvy
- Parnell McGarryGluttony
- Danièle NoëlAvarice
- Howard GoorneySloth