Is The Devil's Backbone scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Devil's Backbone for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a fantasy, drama, and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Devil's Backbone in the US?

The Devil's Backbone is free on Fawesome and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Devil's Backbone?

The Devil's Backbone runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Is The Devil's Backbone suitable for kids?

The Devil's Backbone is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20011h 48mFantasy / Drama / Horror / Thriller

The Devil's Backbone

Name: The Devil's Backbone
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2001-04-20
Duration: 108 min

What is a ghost?

Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,436 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Devil's Backbone at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 48m

At 1h 48m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Fantasy · Drama · Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under fantasy, drama, horror, and thriller.

US availability

2 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,436 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Devil's Backbone tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 48m.
It is free to watch on Fawesome and Tubi TV in the US.
TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,436 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Devil's Backbone

Is The Devil's Backbone scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Devil's Backbone for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a fantasy, drama, and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Devil's Backbone in the US?: The Devil's Backbone is free on Fawesome and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Devil's Backbone?: The Devil's Backbone runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Is The Devil's Backbone suitable for kids?: The Devil's Backbone is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.