The read
Audiences rate it 14 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 17m.
Synopsis
The Devil's Playground is a fascinating and moving documentary about a little-known aspect of Amish life. Amish are not permitted to join the church until their late teens, and have to do so of their own volition. The film explores Rumspringa, wherein young Amish are given the opportunity to explore the "English" way of life.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Audiences rate it 14 points higher than critics do.
36 audience votes
Key crew
- Lucy WalkerDirector
Cast
- Velda BontragerSelf
- Mark BontragerSelf
- Dewayne ChuppSelf
- Dylan ColeSelf
- Matt EashSelf
- Sally FisherSelf
- Marty FrySelf
- John GroffSelf
- Lisa GroffSelf
- Andy HerschbergerSelf
- Joann HochstetlerSelf
- Jesse KaufmanSelf
Stills
Themes
amishwoman directorrumspringa