The Devil and Daniel Johnston movie poster

The Devil and Daniel Johnston

2006 · 1h 50m · Released

PG-13 Documentary, Music

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.7 The Movie Database
7.9 IMDb
91% Rotten Tomatoes
72 Metacritic

Where to stream The Devil and Daniel Johnston

Streaming now in the United States on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free.

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Trailer

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Top cast and crew

Jeff Feuerzeig Director
Daniel Johnston Self
BJ Bill Johnston Self
MJ Margie Johnston Self
MJ Mabel Johnston Self
JT Jeff Tartakov Self
KM Kathy McCarty Self
DJ Dick Johnston Self
LA Laurie Allen Self
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Frequently asked questions about The Devil and Daniel Johnston

Where can I watch The Devil and Daniel Johnston in the United States?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston is available to stream on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch The Devil and Daniel Johnston for free?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The Devil and Daniel Johnston?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston scores 7.7 on The Movie Database, 7.9 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 72 on Metacritic.

Who stars in The Devil and Daniel Johnston?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston stars Daniel Johnston, Bill Johnston, Margie Johnston, Mabel Johnston, and Jeff Tartakov. Jeff Feuerzeig is the director.

How long is The Devil and Daniel Johnston?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).

When did The Devil and Daniel Johnston come out?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston was released on March 31, 2006.

Which studio made The Devil and Daniel Johnston?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston was produced by Complex Corporation and This is that in the United States.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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