Devils on the Doorstep
2001, Chinese. Directed by Jiang Wen.
Comedy to carnage, in one remote village.
During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 October 2001
- Original title
- 鬼子来了
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Jiang Wen, Haiying Li, Shi Jianquan
- Box office
- $20K
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Devils on the Doorstep: quick answers
Is Devils on the Doorstep worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 200 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Devils on the Doorstep?
Devils on the Doorstep runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does Devils on the Doorstep have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Devils on the Doorstep. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Devils on the Doorstep parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Devils on the Doorstep is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Devils on the Doorstep on?
Devils on the Doorstep isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 October 2001. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Devils on the Doorstep?
If you liked Devils on the Doorstep, try Waiting for Anya, Empire of the Sun, Battleground.
Who directed Devils on the Doorstep?
Devils on the Doorstep (2001) was directed by Jiang Wen and stars Jiang Wen, Jiang Hongbo, Teruyuki Kagawa.