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Where to Watch The Devil's Backbone(2001)
“What is a ghost?”
Looking for where to watch The Devil's Backbone? You can currently find The Devil's Backbone online through Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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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The Devil's Backbone (2001), directed by Guillermo del Toro, is a fantasy film and is available to stream on 7 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.4/10 and 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from 1,370 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 2001, it's a 2000s fantasy that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, and Federico Luppi. At 108 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
You can watch The Devil's Backbone for free (with ads) on Tubi — no subscription required, so it's the easiest option if you don't already pay for a streaming service. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Volver and Talk to Her, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Devil's Backbone isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- The Devil's Backbone is available to stream for free on Tubi in the US.
- No — The Devil's Backbone isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- Yes — The Devil's Backbone is available to stream for free (with ads) on Tubi in the US.
- The Devil's Backbone runs 1h 48m (108 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.4/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 78/100.
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