The Devil's Advocate (1998)
Audiences love it; critics are split.
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The Devil's Advocate is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.
What the audience says
The Devil's Advocate rates well above most English films. It's sitting at 7.5/10 on TMDB across 7,119 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 144-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 24m on it?
2h 24m of English horror with drama threaded through. With 7,119 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Don't watch this if…
- kids are in the room. This one is rated R18
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated R18
- Why
- A 7.5/10 that holds up over 7,119 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want to sleep afterwards
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 24m |
| Watch with family? | R18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Taylor Hackford
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 13 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in New Zealand
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