The Devil, Probably
Seen it?1977 | 97 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Charles drifts through politics, religion and psychoanalysis, rejecting them all. Once he realises the depth of his disgust with the moral and physical decline of the society he lives in, he decides that suicide is the only option...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Won 1 Berlin award: Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Bresson
- Antoine MonnierCharles
- Tina IrissariAlberte
- Henri de MaublancMichel
- Laetitia CarcanoEdwige
- Nicolas DeguyValentin
- Régis HanrionDr. Mime, Psychanalyste
- Geoffroy GaussenLibraire
- Roger HonoratCommissaire
- Vincent Cottrel
- Laurence Delannoy