Bwana Devil (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1952, Bwana Devil is an action and drama film directed by Arch Oboler, running about 79 minutes. “The world's FIRST FEATURE LENGTH motion picture in Natural Vision 3 Dimension” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. British railway workers in Kenya are becoming the favorite snack of two man-eating lions. Head engineer Bob Hayward becomes obsessed with trying to kill the beasts before they maul everyone on his crew.
Who’s in it. Bwana Devil stars Robert Stack as Bob Hayward, Barbara Britton as Alice Hayward, Nigel Bruce as Dr. Angus McLean and Ramsay Hill as Major Parkhurst, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Bwana Devil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bwana Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bwana Devil tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bwana Devil (1952)?
- In US, Bwana Devil is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bwana Devil worth watching?
- Bwana Devil holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bwana Devil?
- Bwana Devil stars Robert Stack, Barbara Britton, Nigel Bruce, Ramsay Hill and Paul McVey.
- When was Bwana Devil released?
- Bwana Devil was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.