What genre is The Devil's Backbone?

The Devil's Backbone is categorised as Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller.

Who stars in The Devil's Backbone?

Eduardo Noriega, Francisco Maestre, Marisa Paredes, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Devil's Backbone?

Guillermo del Toro directed The Devil's Backbone.

How long is The Devil's Backbone?

The Devil's Backbone runs for 1h 48m (108 minutes).

Is The Devil's Backbone worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Devil's Backbone?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Devil's Backbone (2001)

Name: The Devil's Backbone
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2001
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Eduardo Noriega, Francisco Maestre, Marisa Paredes, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve

Movie 1h 48m ★ 7.3/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, scare me, blow my mind

Drama Fantasy Horror Thriller

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The Devil's Backbone is a drama, fantasy and horror movie from 2001. It is directed by Guillermo del Toro. The cast includes Eduardo Noriega, Francisco Maestre and Marisa Paredes. The running time is 1h 48m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about The Devil's Backbone

What genre is The Devil's Backbone?: The Devil's Backbone is categorised as Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller.
Who stars in The Devil's Backbone?: Eduardo Noriega, Francisco Maestre, Marisa Paredes, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Devil's Backbone?: Guillermo del Toro directed The Devil's Backbone.
How long is The Devil's Backbone?: The Devil's Backbone runs for 1h 48m (108 minutes).
Is The Devil's Backbone worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Devil's Backbone?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.