Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,684 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2007-09-26
Runtime: 117 minutes
Where to watch Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
- Stream: Prime Video, Hulu, Fubo, Night Flight Plus
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is a tense crime drama about a jewelry-store robbery that spirals into family tragedy, with drug addiction and betrayal.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — A botched armed robbery and its violent, fatal fallout drive the plot, rated R for crime violence.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Drug addiction is a central plot element for one of the brothers.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Philip Seymour Hoffman as Andy Hanson
- Ethan Hawke as Hank Hanson
- Albert Finney as Charles Hanson
- Marisa Tomei as Gina Hanson
- Aleksa Palladino as Chris Lasorda
- Michael Shannon as Dex
- Amy Ryan as Martha Hanson
- Sarah Livingston as Danielle
- Brían F. O'Byrne as Bobby Lasorda
- Rosemary Harris as Nanette Hanson
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead FAQ
Is Before the Devil Knows You're Dead good?
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,684 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Before the Devil Knows You're Dead?
In the US you can stream Before the Devil Knows You're Dead on Prime Video, Hulu, Fubo and Night Flight Plus, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Before the Devil Knows You're Dead OK for kids?
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is a tense crime drama about a jewelry-store robbery that spirals into family tragedy, with drug addiction and betrayal.
What movies are like Before the Devil Knows You're Dead?
If you liked Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, try The Usual Suspects, Scarface, Reservoir Dogs and State of Grace.