The Devil All the Time (2020)
Sinister characters converge around a young man fighting evil forces in a bleak, darkly comic, and suspenseful world.
In Knockemstiff, Ohio and its neighboring backwoods, sinister characters converge around young Arvin Russell as he fights the evil forces that threaten him and his family.
How intense is The Devil All the Time?
The Devil All the Time is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark. Rated R.
What The Devil All the Time feels like
- Tone
- grittybleaksuspensefuldarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Devil All the Time
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Devil All the Time for you?
Is The Devil All the Time scary?
Only a little. The Devil All the Time has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Devil All the Time gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Devil All the Time sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Devil All the Time OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Devil All the Time?
The Devil All the Time runs 2h 18m.
Where can I stream The Devil All the Time?
The Devil All the Time is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Devil All the Time have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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