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The Devil Has a Name 2019

★ 5.361 votes97 min📅 2019-08-04

"It's In The Water"

In *The Devil Has a Name (2019)*, Oscar-nominated director Edward James Olmos crafts a gripping environmental drama-comedy-thriller that pits a powerful oil baron against a determined farmer.

Director: Edward James Olmos

Cast

David Strathairn
David Strathairn
Fred Stern
Kate Bosworth
Kate Bosworth
Gigi
Pablo Schreiber
Pablo Schreiber
Ezekiel
Edward James Olmos
Edward James Olmos
Santiago
Katie Aselton
Katie Aselton
Olive
Haley Joel Osment
Haley Joel Osment
Alex
Kathleen Quinlan
Kathleen Quinlan
Nancy
Alfred Molina
Alfred Molina
Big Boss
Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen
Ralph
Chivonne Michelle
Chivonne Michelle
Beth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Devil Has a Name (2019) about?

The film follows a high-stakes standoff between a ruthless oil baron and a farmer whose land is poisoned by corporate waste. As legal battles fail, tensions rise, forcing both sides to confront the cost of justice—and the price of survival.

Who directed The Devil Has a Name?

Edward James Olmos, known for his iconic roles and directorial work, helms this intense drama-comedy-thriller.

Who stars in The Devil Has a Name?

The film features a powerhouse cast including David Strathairn, Kate Bosworth, Pablo Schreiber, Haley Joel Osment, and Katie Aselton.

Is The Devil Has a Name (2019) worth watching?

With its sharp writing, strong performances, and timely themes, *The Devil Has a Name* offers more than just surface-level entertainment. While it may not be a mainstream hit, its blend of drama and thriller elements makes it a compelling watch for fans of morally complex stories.

How long is The Devil Has a Name?

The film runs for 97 minutes, or just over an hour and a half.

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About The Devil Has a Name (2019) — A Gripping Environmental Thriller with a Moral Twist

In *The Devil Has a Name (2019)*, Oscar-nominated director Edward James Olmos crafts a gripping environmental drama-comedy-thriller that pits a powerful oil baron against a determined farmer. When the farmer's pristine land is contaminated by toxic waste from the baron's drilling operations, the standoff escalates from legal battles to personal vendettas, blurring the lines between justice and vengeance. With a razor-sharp script and morally complex characters, the film explores themes of corporate greed, environmental responsibility, and the lengths people go to protect what's theirs. The sun-scorched landscapes and tense confrontations create an atmosphere thick with unease, making every scene a powder keg of simmering tension.

Starring David Strathairn as the ruthless oil tycoon and Kate Bosworth as the farmer fighting for her land, the ensemble cast brings depth and intensity to this David-versus-Goliath tale. Pablo Schreiber and Haley Joel Osment round out the compelling lineup, while Olmos himself steps behind the camera to deliver a story that's as much about human nature as it is about corporate malfeasance. Whether you're drawn in by the genre-blending mix of drama and thriller or the pressing real-world issues it addresses, *The Devil Has a Name* refuses to let go once it's under your skin.