Movie

The Devil's Backbone

“What is a ghost?”

★ 7.3(1,358)20011h 48m

The Devil's Backbone is streaming on Molotov TV and Insomnia Amazon Channel in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Guillermo del Toro
Release date: 2001-04-20
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: Spanish
Box office: $6,582,065
Budget: $4,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Spain
Studio: Tequila Gang

The Devil's Backbone — trailer

About The Devil's Backbone

The Devil's Backbone is a 2001 movie in the Fantasy, Drama and Horror genres, directed by Guillermo del Toro, starring Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega and Federico Luppi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 1,358 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Devil's Backbone in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.

Cast

Marisa Paredes

Carmen

Eduardo Noriega

Jacinto

Federico Luppi

Dr. Casares

Fernando Tielve

Carlos

Íñigo Garcés

Jaime

Irene Visedo

Conchita

José Manuel Lorenzo

Marcelo

Francisco Maestre

'El Puerco'

Junio Valverde

Santi

Berta Ojea

Alma

Adrián Lamana

Gálvez

Daniel Esparza

Marcos

Themes & keywords

spainorphanagespanish civil war (1936-39)gothic horrorghostpolitical repression1930sisolated placesupernatural beingghost child

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Devil's Backbone in France?+

In France, you can stream The Devil's Backbone on Molotov TV and Insomnia Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique.

Is The Devil's Backbone on Netflix?+

The Devil's Backbone is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Molotov TV and Insomnia Amazon Channel.

How long is The Devil's Backbone?+

The Devil's Backbone has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in The Devil's Backbone?+

The Devil's Backbone stars Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve and Íñigo Garcés.

When did The Devil's Backbone come out?+

The Devil's Backbone is a 2001 movie directed by Guillermo del Toro.

What genre is The Devil's Backbone?+

The Devil's Backbone is Fantasy, Drama, Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed The Devil's Backbone?+

The Devil's Backbone was directed by Guillermo del Toro.