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The Little Devil

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1988 | 99 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, 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
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Beetlejuice, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Father Maurice, a priest living in a residential college for priests in Rome, is called out one day to "exorcise" the devil from someone. The devil turns out to be in the form of a fun-loving man called Giuditta. What Father Maurice doesn't know is that this type of devil will turn his life around.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roberto Benigni

  • Roberto BenigniGiuditta
  • Walter MatthauPadre Maurizio
  • Stefania SandrelliPatrizia
  • Giacomo PipernoPasseggero sul treno
  • Franco FabriziMonsignore
  • Nicoletta BraschiNina
  • Paolo BaroniSaverio
  • Annabella SchiavoneSignora indemoniata
  • John KarlsenPadre confessore
  • John LurieCusatelli