The Devil's Advocate (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Devil's Advocate is a 1997 drama thriller directed by Taylor Hackford, starring Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes and earned $152.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic. Stream it on Philo, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devil's Advocate About?
The premise of The Devil's Advocate without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A rising lawyer, Kevin Lomax, is lured to New York City to work for the prestigious law firm of John Milton. As his career rapidly ascends, Kevin finds himself facing moral dilemmas and professional pressures. His wife, Mary Ann, experiences disturbing visions that suggest a sinister force at play. Kevin must navigate a dangerous path where ambition and integrity collide, ultimately confronting a profound darkness and the consequences of his choices.
The Devil's Advocate Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- deal with the devil
- sex offender
- female removes her clothes
- female pubic hair
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- lawyer
- rape
- attorney
- ritual
- groping
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- teenage girl
- justice department
- jogging
- flamenco
- boxing match
- ovary
- pride
- personification of satan
- sexual desire
- public nudity
- lust
- pubic hair
- ambiguous ending
- husband wife relationship
- it was all a dream
- child molester
- loss of wife
- marriage
- sin
- father son relationship
- suicide
- surprise ending
- vanity
- female full frontal nudity
- supernatural power
- son of satan
- law
- law firm
- money
- temptation
- based on novel
- evil father
- religious upbringing
- religious parent
- case
- new york city
- baby
- running
Where to Watch The Devil's Advocate
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The Devil's Advocate Cast
Keanu Reeves leads the cast, with Al Pacino. Directed by Taylor Hackford.
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Director Taylor Hackford
The Devil's Advocate Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Devil's Advocate 60 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 75% User score
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The Devil's Advocate Plot Summary
What happens in The Devil's Advocate from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kevin Lomax, portrayed by Keanu Reeves, is a highly successful defense attorney hailing from Gainesville, Florida, who has never lost a case. His confidence is tested when he represents a schoolteacher named Mr. Gettys (Chris Bauer), accused of child molestation. During the intense trial, Kevin comes to a disheartening realization about his client’s guilt, compounded by a reporter’s ominous warning that a guilty verdict is inevitable. Yet, through a fierce cross-examination, Kevin manages to tarnish the credibility of the victim (Heather Matarazzo), ultimately securing yet another not guilty verdict to celebrate.
Full summary
The whole story of The Devil's Advocate, scene by scene
The Devil's Advocate Box Office
The Devil's Advocate grossed $152.9 million worldwide. $60.9 million came from the US and Canada and $92 million (60%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$152.9M
- US & Canada
- $60.9M
- International
- $92M
The Devil's Advocate Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Devil's Advocate.
How Well Do You Know The Devil's Advocate?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Kevin Lomax hold?
Cars in The Devil's Advocate
56 cars on screen, including the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1986 Ford Taurus.
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1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role
The Devil's Advocate Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Đavolji odvjetnik” and “L'avocat du Diable”.
- Also known as
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- Đavolji odvjetnik
- L'avocat du Diable
- El abogado del diablo
- Kurjuse kaitsja
- Hudicev advokat
- Şeytan'ın Vəkili
- Im Auftrag des Teufels
- Az ördög ügyvédje
- L'avvocato del diavolo
- Şeytanın Avukatı
- L'Associé du diable
- Адвокат дьявола
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- O Advogado do Diabo
- Pactar con el diablo
- Ďáblův advokát
- 魔鬼代言人
- Djävulens advokat
- Djævelens Advokat
- Adwokat diabła
- Ο Δικηγόρος Του Διαβόλου
- Адвокат диявола
- Pact cu diavolul
- מלכודת לפרקליט
- 데블스 에드버킷
- Advogado do Diabo
- Адвокат на дявола
- Ђавољи адвокат
- Diablov advokát
- Paholaisen asianajaja
- Velnio advokatas
- อาถรรพ์มัจจุราชเหนือเมฆ
- ディアボロス/悪魔の扉
- Djevelens advokat
- Pactar amb el diable
- وکیل مدافع شیطان
- محامي الشيطان
- Luật Sư Của Quỷ
- Hudičev odvetnik
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The Devil's Advocate FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Devil's Advocate, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devil's Advocate?
The Devil's Advocate runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was The Devil's Advocate released?
The Devil's Advocate was released on October 17, 1997.
Who directed The Devil's Advocate?
The Devil's Advocate was directed by Taylor Hackford.
More films by Taylor Hackford Who is in the cast of The Devil's Advocate?
The Devil's Advocate stars Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino.
Where can I watch The Devil's Advocate?
In the US, The Devil's Advocate is streaming on Philo and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Devil's Advocate make at the box office?
The Devil's Advocate grossed $152.9 million worldwide ($60.9 million domestic, $92 million international).
How is The Devil's Advocate rated?
The Devil's Advocate has 60 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Does The Devil's Advocate have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devil's Advocate has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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