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When Max dies in an accident, he goes straight to Hell. But the Devil Barney makes him an offer: if he manages to get three innocent youths to sell him their souls in the next two months, he may stay on Earth. Max accepts, and returns to Earth, equipped with special powers. However, his task is harder than expected, especially when seven year old Tobi demands that he marry his mother.
The Devil and Max Devlin (1981) is a fantasy and comedy film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, released on March 6, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Elliott Gould, Bill Cosby, Susan Anspach and Adam Rich. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
Elliott Gould
as Max Devlin
Bill Cosby
as Barney Satin
Susan Anspach
as Penny Hart
Adam Rich
as Toby Hart
Julie Budd
as Stella Summers
Sonny Shroyer
as Big Billy Hunniker
David Knell
as Nerve Nordlinger
Chuck Shamata
as Jerry Nadler
Sally Marr
as Mrs. Gormley
Reggie Nalder
as Chairman of Devil's Council
Lillian Müller
as Veronica
Denise DuBarry
as Stella's Secretary
Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, written by Mary Rodgers, Jimmy Sangster and Mary Rodgers, produced by Jerome Courtland.
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 41 ratings.
With Bill Cosby's life and career in tatters these days with a myriad of past date-rape accusations against the actor/comedian, I have been intrigued to investigate both his earlier filmic oddities and the comedic albums of his stand-up routines from years gone by. This was a decent, Disney (to add a touch of irony) comedy just before he was going to hit a purple patch in his life with the mega-success of 'The…
Reviewed on July 31, 2016
I'd recommend <em>'The Devil and Max Devlin'</em>. Of course it is slightly hampered by the fact it's a Disney film, but I feel it manages to leave a mark in what it does tackle in regards to the premise. I felt attached to the dilemma that Max (Elliott Gould) faces, despite it being a fairly predictable situation. Gould is good in the lead role. He is joined by, um, Bill Cosby, who suitably plays a character from…
Reviewed on September 13, 2020
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The Devil and Max Devlin (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Devil and Max Devlin (1981) includes Elliott Gould, Bill Cosby, Susan Anspach, Adam Rich and Julie Budd. The film was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Devil and Max Devlin was released on March 6, 1981 and runs for 1h 36m.
The Devil and Max Devlin (1981) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
