# The Devil's Advocate (1997) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-devils-advocate-1997/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Critic Score | 66% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 57/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Taylor Hackford |
| Genres | Horror, Drama, Mystery |
| Runtime | 144 min |

## Quick answer

The Devil's Advocate (1997) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Reeves vs. Pacino’s Satanic law firm — a glossy ’90s morality thriller with a legendary closing monologue. Metascore 57/100. Directed by Taylor Hackford.

## Critics consensus

Reeves vs. Pacino’s Satanic law firm — a glossy ’90s morality thriller with a legendary closing monologue.

## Synopsis

Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.

## Cast

Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones, Judith Ivey, Connie Nielsen, Craig T. Nelson, Tamara Tunie, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Debra Monk

## Common questions

**Is The Devil's Advocate worth watching?**
The Devil's Advocate holds a 70% Celluloid Score. Reeves vs. Pacino’s Satanic law firm — a glossy ’90s morality thriller with a legendary closing monologue.

**What is The Devil's Advocate about?**
Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.

**Who directed The Devil's Advocate?**
The Devil's Advocate (1997) was directed by Taylor Hackford.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Devil's Advocate?**
70% — the average of five public sources: critics 66%, audience 80%, Metascore 57/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

**Where can I watch The Devil's Advocate?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Devil's Advocate page for current options.

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