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The Devil's Advocate
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Taylor Hackford. With Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron.
74.8/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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74.8/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAspiring 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 som…
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Release snapshot for The Devil's Advocate.
MoviHero lists October 17, 1997 as the release date for The Devil's Advocate. Taylor Hackford is the listed director. The listed cast includes Keanu Reeves as Kevin Lomax, Al Pacino as John Milton, Charlize Theron as Mary Ann Lomax, Jeffrey Jones as Eddie Barzoon. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 17, 1997
GenresDrama · Mystery · Horror
Runtime2h 24m
DirectorTaylor Hackford
CastKeanu Reeves as Kevin Lomax, Al Pacino as John Milton, Charlize Theron as Mary Ann Lomax, Jeffrey Jones as Eddie Barzoon
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Devil's Advocate right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Devil's Advocate runs 2h 24m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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55 minutes shorter (1h 29m). Shared genre: mystery, horror.
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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 74.8/100 (7.482/10) from 7,113 votes. Updated Oct 16, 2026.
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary7/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required8/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherKevin LomaxKevin Lomax in The Devil's Advocate (1997), played by Keanu Reeves.Open character guide otherJohn MiltonJohn Milton in The Devil's Advocate (1997), played by Al Pacino.Open character guide otherMary Ann LomaxMary Ann Lomax in The Devil's Advocate (1997), played by Charlize Theron.Open character guide
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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