Sympathy for the Devil
1968, English. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
Jean-Luc Godard on Black Power, Rape, Murder, Fascism, Acid, Pornography, Sex, Revolution, Brutality and all the other things that make life worth living.
While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, an alternating narrative reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Sympathy for the Devil
Sympathy for the Devil is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Luc GodardDirector
- Mick JaggerSelf
- Keith RichardsSelf
- Brian JonesSelf
- Charlie WattsSelf
- Bill WymanSelf
- Anne WiazemskyEve Democracy
- Iain QuarrierFascist Porno Book Seller
- Frankie DymonBlack Power Militant
- Sean LynchCommentary (voice)
- Danny DanielsBlack Power Militant
- Ilario Bisi-PedroCast
- Roy StewartBlack Power Militant
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1968
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Budget
- $500K
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Sympathy for the Devil: quick answers
Is Sympathy for the Devil worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sympathy for the Devil?
Sympathy for the Devil runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Sympathy for the Devil have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sympathy for the Devil. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sympathy for the Devil parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sympathy for the Devil is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sympathy for the Devil on?
Sympathy for the Devil is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sympathy for the Devil?
If you liked Sympathy for the Devil, try The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, The Beach Boys.
Who directed Sympathy for the Devil?
Sympathy for the Devil (1968) was directed by Jean-Luc Godard and stars Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones.