Sympathy for the Devil (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1968, Sympathy for the Devil is a music and documentary film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. An exhilarating, provocative motion picture. The Rolling Stones rehearse their latest song, "Sympathy For the Devil," in a London studio. Beginning as a ballad, the track gradually acquires a pulsating groove, which gets Jagger into a rousing vocal display of soulful emotion that Godard captures on film.
Who’s in it. Sympathy for the Devil stars Sean Lynch as Commentary (voice), Mick Jagger as Self, Brian Jones as Self and Keith Richards as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Sympathy for the Devil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sympathy for the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sympathy for the Devil tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sympathy for the Devil (1968)?
- In US, Sympathy for the Devil is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sympathy for the Devil worth watching?
- Sympathy for the Devil holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sympathy for the Devil?
- Sympathy for the Devil stars Sean Lynch, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts.
- When was Sympathy for the Devil released?
- Sympathy for the Devil was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.