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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/i-saw-the-devil-2010/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Critic Score | 81% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 67/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Kim Jee-woon |
| Genres | Thriller, Horror |
| Runtime | 144 min |

## Quick answer

I Saw the Devil (2010) earns a 79% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is I Saw the Devil worth watching?**
I Saw the Devil holds a 79% 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?**
79% — the average of five public sources: critics 81%, audience 86%, Metascore 67/100, Letterboxd 4.1/5, and IMDb 7.7/10.

**Where can I watch I Saw the Devil?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the I Saw the Devil page for current options.

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