Sympathy for the Devil movie poster

Sympathy for the Devil

1968 · 1h 55m · Released

NR Documentary, Music

While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, an alternating narrative reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture through five different vignettes.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.3 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Sympathy for the Devil

Streaming now in the United States on Criterion Channel.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Trailer

Sympathy for the Devil 50th Anniversary (4K Trailer) | ABKCO Films

Top cast and crew

Jean-Luc Godard Director
Mick Jagger Self
Keith Richards Self
Brian Jones Self
Charlie Watts Self
Bill Wyman Self
Anne Wiazemsky Eve Democracy
Iain Quarrier Fascist Porno Book Seller
FD Frankie Dymon Black Power Militant
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Frequently asked questions about Sympathy for the Devil

Where can I watch Sympathy for the Devil in the United States?

Sympathy for the Devil is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Sympathy for the Devil for free?

Not free in the United States right now. Sympathy for the Devil needs a subscription to Criterion Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

What are the ratings for Sympathy for the Devil?

Sympathy for the Devil scores 6.3 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Sympathy for the Devil?

Sympathy for the Devil stars Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman. Jean-Luc Godard is the director.

How long is Sympathy for the Devil?

Sympathy for the Devil runs 1h 55m (115 minutes).

When did Sympathy for the Devil come out?

Sympathy for the Devil was released on December 1, 1968.

Which studio made Sympathy for the Devil?

Sympathy for the Devil was produced by Cupid Productions in the United Kingdom.

What was the budget for Sympathy for the Devil?

Sympathy for the Devil was made on a budget of $500,000.

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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