Movie

The Devil Is a Sissy

“Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Greatest Human Drama”

★ 7.0(12)19361h 32m

The Devil Is a Sissy is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Release date: 1936-09-18
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About The Devil Is a Sissy

The Devil Is a Sissy is a 1936 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by W.S. Van Dyke, starring Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper and Mickey Rooney. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Devil Is a Sissy in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A well-bred young English lad living in lower Manhattan tries to gain acceptance from his not-so-well-bred peers at school.

Cast

Freddie Bartholomew

Claude Pierce

Jackie Cooper

'Buck' Murphy

Mickey Rooney

'Gig' Stevens

Ian Hunter

Jay Pierce

Peggy Conklin

Rose Hawley

Katharine Alexander

Hilda Pierce

Gene Lockhart

Mr. Jim Murphy

Kathleen Lockhart

Mrs. Murphy

Grant Mitchell

Paul Krumpp

George Davis

Charlie - the Diner Owner (uncredited)

Jonathan Hale

Judge Holmes

Etienne Girardot

Principal

Themes & keywords

peer pressuredivorced parentsstreet kidprobationassimilationfather son relationshipbreaking and enteringschool yardurban neighborhoodcourage

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Devil Is a Sissy in Canada?+

In Canada, The Devil Is a Sissy is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Devil Is a Sissy on Netflix?+

The Devil Is a Sissy is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Devil Is a Sissy?+

The Devil Is a Sissy has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Devil Is a Sissy?+

The Devil Is a Sissy stars Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper, Mickey Rooney, Ian Hunter and Peggy Conklin.

When did The Devil Is a Sissy come out?+

The Devil Is a Sissy is a 1936 movie directed by W.S. Van Dyke.

What genre is The Devil Is a Sissy?+

The Devil Is a Sissy is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Devil Is a Sissy?+

The Devil Is a Sissy was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.