Devil's Playground
Seen it?2002 | 77 min | Documentary
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for people who love a true story told well. You'll come away knowing something you didn't.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 17 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
The Devil's Playground is a fascinating and moving documentary about a little-known aspect of Amish life. Amish are not permitted to join the church until their late teens, and have to do so of their own volition. The film explores Rumspringa, wherein young Amish are given the opportunity to explore the "English" way of life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lucy Walker
- Velda BontragerSelf
- Mark BontragerSelf
- Dewayne ChuppSelf
- Dylan ColeSelf
- Matt EashSelf
- Sally FisherSelf
- Marty FrySelf
- John GroffSelf
- Lisa GroffSelf
- Andy HerschbergerSelf