Where to watch The World, the Flesh and the Devil(1959)
In the United States, The World, the Flesh and the Devil is available to stream on Philo. It's also free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The World, the Flesh and the Devil
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Philo
Free
Kanopy
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The World, the Flesh and the Devil plot summary
The Most Unusual Story Ever Told!
Ralph Burton is a miner who is trapped for several days as a result of a cave-in. When he finally manages to dig himself out, he realizes that all of mankind seems to have been destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. He travels to New York City only to find it deserted. Making a life for himself there, he is flabbergasted to eventually find Sarah Crandall, who also managed to survive. Together, they form a close friendship until the arrival of Benson Thacker who has managed to pilot his small boat into the city's harbor. At this point, tensions rise between the three, particularly between Thacker, who is white, and Burton, who is black.
Details
- Release date
- May 1, 1959
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction, Romance
- Directed by
- Ranald MacDougall
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 84 votes
The World, the Flesh and the Devil trailer
Cast
Harry BelafonteRalph Burton
Inger StevensSarah Crandall
Mel FerrerBenson Thacker
FAQ
Where can I watch The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
In the United States, The World, the Flesh and the Devil is available to stream on Philo. It's also free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The World, the Flesh and the Devil?
The World, the Flesh and the Devil runs 1h 35m (95 minutes).
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