I Saw the Devil (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
I Saw the Devil is a 2011 drama thriller directed by Ji-woon Kim. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes and earned $13 million worldwide. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 21m (141 min)
- Director
- Ji-woon Kim
- Studio
- Magnet Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I Saw the Devil About?
The premise of I Saw the Devil without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Consumed by grief after the horrific murder of his fiancée and unborn child, secret agent Dae-hoon sets out on a harrowing path of revenge against the killer, Kyung-chul. Determined to inflict the same suffering he endured, Dae-hoon relentlessly hunts Kyung-chul, pushing himself to the edge of morality and blurring the distinction between avenger and monster in a chilling pursuit of retribution.
I Saw the Devil Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- violence
- death
- murder
- revenge
- alcohol
- flashback
- blood
- des moines iowa
- independent film
The Director of I Saw the Devil
Directed by Ji-woon Kim.
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Director Ji-woon Kim
More from Ji-woon Kim
More films directed by Ji-woon Kim, best-rated first: The Age of Shadows, The Good, the Bad, the Weird, A Tale of Two Sisters and The Last Stand.
I Saw the Devil Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave I Saw the Devil 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 78% User score
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Letterboxd 4.0 /5
3.8K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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I Saw the Devil Plot Summary
What happens in I Saw the Devil from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the school-bus driver, Jang Kyung-chul, halts to help a stranded Jang Joo-yun, her tragic fate is already sealed by his malevolent intentions. In a horrifying turn of events, Kyung-chul brutally attacks and dismembers Joo-yun, carelessly scattering her remains into a nearby stream. The horrifying discovery of these body parts sets off a massive search operation, spearheaded by Squad Chief Jang, who also happens to be Joo-yun’s father. Meanwhile, her fiancé, Kim Soo-hyun, is determined to seek revenge on the monster behind this heinous act.
In the throes of his vengeance, Soo-hyun interrogates two suspects and uncovers the disturbing revelation that Kyung-chul is among the four potential attackers. A search of Kyung-chul’s home yields Joo-yun’s ring, a grim token that fuels Soo-hyun’s relentless quest to find and punish the killer.
Full summary
The whole story of I Saw the Devil, scene by scene
I Saw the Devil Box Office
I Saw the Devil grossed $13 million worldwide. $129,210 came from the US and Canada and $12.8 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13M
- US & Canada
- $129.2K
- International
- $12.8M
I Saw the Devil Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Banned Trailer
How Well Do You Know I Saw the Devil?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Jang Kyung-chul's profession?
Cars in I Saw the Devil
46 cars on screen, including the 2008 Kia Mohave and the 1996 Hyundai Grace.
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2008 Kia Mohave Main role -
1996 Hyundai Grace Important role -
1996 Hyundai Sonata III Important role -
2008 Hyundai Sonata Transform Important role
I Saw the Devil Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Akmareul boatda” and “Angmareul boatda”.
- Also known as
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- Akmareul boatda
- Angmareul boatda
- Ak-ma-leul Bo-ass-da
- Ang-ma-reul bo-at-da
- I Saw the Devil - Rache ist ein tiefer Abgrund
- J'ai rencontré le diable
- 看见恶魔
- Encontré al diablo
- 悪魔を見た：2010
- 看見魔鬼
- Láttam az ördögöt
- Я видел дьявола
+18 more Show fewer
- Şeytanı Gördüm
- Eu Vi o Diabo
- Viděl jsem ďábla
- Ujrzałem Diabła
- เกมโหดล่าโหด
- Αντίκρισα το Διάβολο
- לפגוש את השטן
- ഐ സോ ദി ഡെവിൾ
- Аз видях Дявола
- Aš regėjau šėtoną
- 我，看見惡魔
- Yo vi al diablo
- Я бачив диявола
- Gặp Phải Ác Quỷ
- 悪魔を見た
- I Saw the Devil
- Vidio sam vraga, მე ვნახე ეშმაკი
- Видео сам ђавола
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I Saw the Devil FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of I Saw the Devil, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I Saw the Devil?
I Saw the Devil runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
When was I Saw the Devil released?
I Saw the Devil was released on March 4, 2011.
Who directed I Saw the Devil?
I Saw the Devil was directed by Ji-woon Kim.
More films by Ji-woon Kim How much did I Saw the Devil make at the box office?
I Saw the Devil grossed $13 million worldwide ($129,210 domestic, $12.8 million international).
How is I Saw the Devil rated?
I Saw the Devil has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 67 on Metacritic, 78% on TMDB and 4.0/5 on Letterboxd.
Does I Saw the Devil have a post-credit scene?
No. I Saw the Devil has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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