The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2006, The Devil and Daniel Johnston is a music and documentary film directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. This 2005 documentary film chronicles the life of Daniel Johnston, a manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist, from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his mental illness and how it manifested itself in demonic self-obsession.
Who’s in it. The Devil and Daniel Johnston stars Daniel Johnston as Himself, Matt Groening as Self, Louis Black as Himself and Gibby Haynes as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Devil and Daniel Johnston has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil and Daniel Johnston page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil and Daniel Johnston tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006)?
- In US, The Devil and Daniel Johnston is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil and Daniel Johnston worth watching?
- The Devil and Daniel Johnston holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Devil and Daniel Johnston?
- The Devil and Daniel Johnston stars Daniel Johnston, Matt Groening, Louis Black, Gibby Haynes and Thurston Moore.
- When was The Devil and Daniel Johnston released?
- The Devil and Daniel Johnston was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.