I Saw the Devil

2010·Movie
2h 24min·R
IMDb7.8Metacritic677.7Rotten Tomatoes83%87%

Where to watch

PhiloKanopyPlex

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Violence10
  • Adrenaline9

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easilyYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Abandon all compassion.

Kyung-chul is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. Soo-hyeon, a top-secret agent, decides to track down the murderer himself. He promises himself that he will do everything in his power to take vengeance against the killer, even if it means that he must become a monster himself.
Brutal VengeancePsychological ThrillerCat and MouseGraphic ViolenceMoral AmbiguityBleak and DisturbingCrime and PunishmentMasterful Cinematography

Crew

Directed by:
Kim Jee-woon, Seok Min-u
Written by:
Kim Jee-woon, Park Hoon-jung, Lee Yoon-ho
Produced by:
Kim Hyun-woo, Suh Young-joo, Kim Jung-hwa
Composed by:
Gang Hye-yeong, Mowg, Choi Tae-young

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about I Saw the Devil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Saw the Devil legally?

PhiloKanopyPlex

I Saw the Devil is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I Saw the Devil worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Saw the Devil rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagerySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and sexual content.

How long is I Saw the Devil?

2 h 24 min

I Saw the Devil runs 2 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Saw the Devil?

Critics75
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see I Saw the Devil much the same way.

Was I Saw the Devil a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$13 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is I Saw the Devil in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch I Saw the Devil?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Saw the Devil in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I Saw the Devil use?

Good Smoking, Evil SmokingEvil vs. EvilCowboy CopEven Evil Has StandardsRasputinian DeathStupid CrooksAgony of the FeetJerkassAnti-HeroJump ScareToo Dumb to LiveFar East Asian Terroristsand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for I Saw the Devil, including Good Smoking, Evil Smoking, Evil vs. Evil, Cowboy Cop.

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