Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)
A desperate jewelry store robbery by two brothers unleashes a relentless, bleak spiral of crime and family tragedy.
When two brothers organize the robbery of their parents' jewelry store, the job goes horribly wrong, triggering a series of events that send them and their family hurtling towards a shattering climax.
How intense is Before the Devil Knows You're Dead?
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Before the Devil Knows You're Dead feels like
- Tone
- grittytensebleaksuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
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Is Before the Devil Knows You're Dead for you?
Is Before the Devil Knows You're Dead scary?
Only a little. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Before the Devil Knows You're Dead gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Before the Devil Knows You're Dead sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Before the Devil Knows You're Dead OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Before the Devil Knows You're Dead?
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead runs 1h 57m.
Where can I stream Before the Devil Knows You're Dead?
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is streaming on Prime Video, Hulu, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Before the Devil Knows You're Dead have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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