I Saw the Devil (2010)
I Saw the Devil is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Disney Plus, wavve.
The verdict
I Saw the Devil stands out as one of the better-rated Korean films around at the moment. It holds a 7.8/10 on TMDB from 3,164 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 144 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus, wavve.
Should you spend 2h 24m on it?
2h 24m of Korean thriller with horror threaded through. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- It rates 7.8/10 on 3,164 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not sit with tension for the whole runtime
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 24m |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Thriller / Horror |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kim Jee-woon
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix
Trailer
If you liked this
