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Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon

“There's no beauty without the wound”

★ 6.0(70)19981h 32m

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is streaming on ARD Plus Amazon channel in Switzerland, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John Maybury
Release date: 1998-09-16
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC Film

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon — trailer

About Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is a 1998 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John Maybury, starring Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig and Tilda Swinton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 70 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the 1960s, British painter Francis Bacon surprises a burglar and invites him to share his bed. The burglar, a working class man named George Dyer, accepts. After the unique beginning to their love affair, the well-connected and volatile artist assimilates Dyer into his circle of eccentric friends, as Dyer's struggle with addiction strains their bond.

Cast

Derek Jacobi

Francis Bacon

Daniel Craig

George Dyer

Tilda Swinton

Muriel Belcher

Anne Lambton

Isabel Rawsthorne

Adrian Scarborough

Daniel Farson

Karl Johnson

John Deakin

Annabel Brooks

Henrietta Moreas

Ulla Larson-Styles

Parisian Art World

Anita Pallenberg

Casino

Mark Umbers

PC Denham

Richard Newbould

Blonde Billy

Ariel de Ravenel

French Official

Themes & keywords

new loveloss of loved oneartsartists' lifepainterbiographylgbtgay themegay artist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, you can stream Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon on ARD Plus Amazon channel . It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.

Is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon on Netflix?+

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now, but you can stream it on ARD Plus Amazon channel .

How long is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?+

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?+

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon stars Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Anne Lambton and Adrian Scarborough.

When did Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon come out?+

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is a 1998 movie directed by John Maybury.

What genre is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?+

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is Drama film.

Who directed Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?+

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon was directed by John Maybury.