The Devil and Daniel Johnston
Directed by Jeff Feuerzeig
This 2005 documentary film chronicles the life of Daniel Johnston, a manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist, from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his mental illness and how it manifested itself in demonic self-obsession.
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Top cast
Daniel Johnston
Self
Bill Johnston
Self
Margie Johnston
Self
Mabel Johnston
Self
Jeff Tartakov
Self
Kathy McCarty
Self
Dick Johnston
Self
Laurie Allen
Self
Sally Johnston Reid
Self
Gibby Haynes
Self
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Devil and Daniel Johnston online?
As of September 20, 2026, The Devil and Daniel Johnston is available to stream on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Devil and Daniel Johnston on Netflix?
No — The Devil and Daniel Johnston is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free instead.
Can I rent or buy The Devil and Daniel Johnston online?
Yes. In United States, The Devil and Daniel Johnston can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Devil and Daniel Johnston?
As of September 20, 2026, The Devil and Daniel Johnston is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
