Race with the Devil

Race with the Devil, takes its characters as seriously as it takes its plot. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 141 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Peter Fonda sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Race with the Devil is worth clearing space for. Race with the Devil takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. Two couples vacationing together in an R.V. From Texas to Colorado are terrorized after they witness a murder during a Satanic ritual. The performances from Peter Fonda and Warren Oates give it more weight than the premise alone would suggest. Race with the Devil came out in 1975. The performances in Race with the Devil do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Race with the Devil is what you recommend to people who say they do not really watch much. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Peter Fonda's work here is the kind that gets referenced in career retrospectives. It makes everything else feel thin by comparison.

Race with the Devil was released in 1975, directed by Jack Starrett. The full 88-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.