The World, the Flesh and the Devil
1959, English. Directed by Ranald MacDougall.
The Most Unusual Story Ever Told!
Ralph Burton is a miner who is trapped for several days as a result of a cave-in. When he finally manages to dig himself out, he realizes that all of mankind seems to have been destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. He travels to New York City only to find it deserted. Making a life for himself there, he is flabbergasted to eventually find Sarah Crandall, who also managed to survive. Together, they form a close friendship until the arrival of Benson Thacker who has managed to pilot his small boat into the city's harbor. At this point, tensions rise between the three, particularly between Thacker, who is white, and Burton, who is black.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The World, the Flesh and the Devil
The World, the Flesh and the Devil isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- M.P. Shiel, Ranald MacDougall
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The World, the Flesh and the Devil: quick answers
Is The World, the Flesh and the Devil worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The World, the Flesh and the Devil have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The World, the Flesh and the Devil. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The World, the Flesh and the Devil parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The World, the Flesh and the Devil on?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
If you liked The World, the Flesh and the Devil, try On the Beach, Five, Z for Zachariah.
Who directed The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959) was directed by Ranald MacDougall and stars Harry Belafonte, Inger Stevens, Mel Ferrer.