The Devil You Know

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The Devil You Know

R

2022

1h 56m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Boundaries and bonds are tested in this gritty crime-thriller drama about family, morality, and redemption. Once-incarcerated Marcus Cowans (Omar Epps) is trying to turn over a new leaf with the support of his loving family. Upon discovering that one of his brothers (Will Catlett) may have been involved in a horrific crime, Marcus grapples with the limits of brotherhood and loyalty. He and his family, increasingly weary of the justice system's failings, end up in the crosshairs of a seasoned but jaded detective (Michael Ealy). Written and directed by Charles Murray, The Devil You Know evokes the question: Am I my brother's keeper? And at what cost?

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Dwight Brown

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Murray’s direction and writing are safe and not as risky as one would hope.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 1, 2022

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Robert Daniels

New York Times

The Devil You Know is a grim crime and family drama that struggles to find a consistent tone.

Apr 1, 2022

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Michael Ordoña

Los Angeles Times

While it does put an interesting spin on the phrase from which it takes its title, the family drama with crime elements “The Devil You Know” stumbles.

Mar 31, 2022

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Shawn Edwards

Fox 4 Kansas City

The writing's superb, the acting's terrific. So that he's to elevate the film a bit.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 27, 2023

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Monique Jones

Common Sense Media

The Devil You Know is diverse but has a lackluster story...

Rated: 3/5

Jun 2, 2022

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Li Lai

Mediaversity Reviews

It’s positive to see The Devil You Know showcase loving relationships between Black men, even if it indulges in stereotypes to get there.

Rated: C+

May 8, 2022

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Mr. Hollywood

I dont mind movies where you could tell the production is on the cheaper end when the story is engaging and riveting but this movie isnt. Clearly on the cheaper end budget wise and with the story going nowhere fast you cant help but notice. Omar Epps does the best he can with the script hes given but man he deserves better. From Higher Learning to a small, yet memorable, part in Scream 2, to my favorite role of his in In Too Deep. He had his moment back in the 90s but watching him I couldnt help think hes still got something more to offer but this film aint it. The story isnt even worth mentioning as it all comes stacking on top of each other with no set goal. From getting his life together to someone in the family having ties to a crime thats happened to a new girlfriend and to family dynamics not quite sure how to blend it all together. Somewhere in this film there was a set goal and somewhere during the writing process they gave up on it and if you bother watching youll give up on it even faster. 1/2 out of 4 stars

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/22/22

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CARLA A

Movie was awesome and told a great story

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/22

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Cheryl

I loved everything about this movie. It is riveting, insightful and thought provoking. It showed the strength & beauty of families. In this case, a strong, loving Black family. The truth that the vast majority of Black men are kind, loving and honorable. It also gives great insight into the ripple effects of a loved one losing their way. Love, loss and redemption. Still thinking about and discussing a day later. My husband and I learned something. Excellent performances from the entire cast. Really sorry this is in such limited release as this is a must see for all. Looking forward to more collaborations between Omar Epps and Micheal Ealy.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/19/22

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Ammaarah

I liked the storyline ! Very suspenseful!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/14/22

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Derick

The ending left me in the dark but great movie . Plot twist after plot twist

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/12/22

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Kelly

Its was such a great movie! I havent seen a movie in years where I was on the edge of my seat and this movie definitely did that for me!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/11/22

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Boundaries and bonds are tested in this gritty crime-thriller drama about family, morality, and redemption. Once-incarcerated Marcus Cowans (Omar Epps) is trying to turn over a new leaf with the support of his loving family. Upon discovering that one of his brothers (Will Catlett) may have been involved in a horrific crime, Marcus grapples with the limits of brotherhood and loyalty. He and his family, increasingly weary of the justice system's failings, end up in the crosshairs of a seasoned but jaded detective (Michael Ealy). Written and directed by Charles Murray, The Devil You Know evokes the question: Am I my brother's keeper? And at what cost?

Director: Charles Murray
Producer: Roy Scott MacFarland, Jackie J. Stone, Marc Danon, Charles Murray
Screenwriter: Charles Murray
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Command, Lionsgate, BondIt Media Capital, Buffalo 8 Productions, Tetrad Studios
Rating: R (Some Violence|Sexual References|Language Throughout)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 1, 2022, Limited
Runtime: 1h 56m

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