The Devils (1971)
Kernel Score: 84% · 421 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, History, Horror
Released: 1971-07-16
Runtime: 112 minutes
Overview
Father Urbain Grandier’s unorthodox views of sex and religion make him a polarizing figure in 17th-century France. His outspokenness has amassed a passionate following of nuns and a respected reputation for protecting the city of Loudon from corruption. Grandier’s influence is then undermined following a sexually repressed nun’s accusation of witchcraft.
The Devils parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that The Devils is an intense R-rated historical horror film with torture, religious hysteria, and disturbing sexual content.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Depicts inquisition-era torture and chaos as a central element of the plot.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Themes of sexual repression, sin, and nunsploitation are central and explicit per the keywords.
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
Ken Russell
Cast
- Vanessa Redgrave as Sister Jeanne des Anges
- Oliver Reed as Father Urbain Grandier
- Dudley Sutton as Baron de Laubardemont
- Max Adrian as Ibert
- Gemma Jones as Madeleine de Brou
- Murray Melvin as Father-Canon Jean Mignon
- Michael Gothard as Father Pierre Barre
- Georgina Hale as Philippe Trincant
- Brian Murphy as Adam
- Christopher Logue as Cardinal Richelieu
The Devils FAQ
Is The Devils good?
The Devils has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 421 audience ratings.
Is The Devils OK for kids?
The Devils is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that The Devils is an intense R-rated historical horror film with torture, religious hysteria, and disturbing sexual content.
What movies are like The Devils?
If you liked The Devils, try The Magdalene Sisters, Ida, Landscape in the Mist and The Holy Mountain.