Movie

The Devil's Backbone

“What is a ghost?”

★ 7.3(1,358)20011h 48m

The Devil's Backbone is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch The Devil's Backbone

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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 United Kingdom — 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 United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, The Devil's Backbone is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Devil's Backbone on Netflix?+

The Devil's Backbone is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

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.