The Devil's Playground
1977, English. Directed by Fred Schepisi.
Australia, 1953. Thirteen-year-old Tom Allen attends a strict Catholic seminary for boys administered by De La Salle Brothers. The adolescent students and their adult instructors struggle deeply with sexual repression and religious doubt.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Details
- Released
- 23 December 1977
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Fred Schepisi
- Budget
- $193K
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The Devil's Playground runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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The Devil's Playground is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Devil's Playground isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Devil's Playground?
If you liked The Devil's Playground, try Freedom Writers, School Ties, The Magdalene Sisters.
Who directed The Devil's Playground?
The Devil's Playground (1977) was directed by Fred Schepisi and stars Arthur Dignam, Nick Tate, Simon Burke.