# I Saw the Devil (2010) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/i-saw-the-devil-2010/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Editorial Rating | 81/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 86% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 67/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Kim Jee-woon |
| Genres | Thriller, Horror |
| Runtime | 144 min |
| Festival premiere | Jeonju 2010 |
| Major awards | 0 wins, 1 nominations |

## Quick answer

I Saw the Devil (2010) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Not for the faint of heart — Kim Jee-woon's extreme thriller pushes vengeance cinema to its breaking point. Metascore 67/100. Directed by Kim Jee-woon.

## Celluloid verdict

Not for the faint of heart — Kim Jee-woon's extreme thriller pushes vengeance cinema to its breaking point.

## Synopsis

A secret agent hunts a serial killer who murdered his fiancée, descending into a cycle of revenge that threatens to consume his humanity.

## Cast

Lee Byung-hun, Choi Min-sik, Jeon Gook-hwan

## Accolades

Premiered at Jeonju 2010.
- Nominated for Best Film — Blue Dragon Film Awards 2011

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming
India: Prime Video
South Korea: Netflix, Disney+, Wavve, TVING
Japan: Prime Video, U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is I Saw the Devil worth watching?**
I Saw the Devil holds a 77% Celluloid Score. Not for the faint of heart — Kim Jee-woon's extreme thriller pushes vengeance cinema to its breaking point.

**What is I Saw the Devil about?**
A secret agent hunts a serial killer who murdered his fiancée, descending into a cycle of revenge that threatens to consume his humanity.

**Who directed I Saw the Devil?**
I Saw the Devil (2010) was directed by Kim Jee-woon.

**What is the Celluloid Score of I Saw the Devil?**
77% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (81/100), Metascore (67/100), Letterboxd (4.1/5), and IMDb (7.7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did I Saw the Devil win?**
I Saw the Devil earned 1 major award nomination: Best Film (Blue Dragon Film Awards 2011).

**Where can I watch I Saw the Devil?**
I Saw the Devil is on Prime Video in India; on Netflix, Disney+, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; on Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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