The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,413 ratings
Genres: Crime, Action, Thriller
Released: 2019-05-15
Runtime: 110 minutes
Where to watch The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
- Stream: Prime Video, Peacock, Rakuten Viki, Hi-YAH
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
After barely surviving a brutal attack by a sadistic serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su is left humiliated. Determined to catch the killer known as K, he forms an uneasy alliance with Jung Tae-seok, a relentless and incorruptible detective who often disrupts his illegal business. However, while Jang Dong-su wants K dead, Jung Tae-suk is determined to bring him to justice. With a deal in place—whoever finds K first will decide his fate—the hunt begins, blurring the lines between crime and law.
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is a violent crime-thriller about hunting a sadistic serial killer.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Brutal attacks by a serial killer and hard-hitting gang and police action violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Lee Won-tae
Cast
- Don Lee as Jang Dong-su
- Kim Moo-yul as Jung Tae-suk
- Kim Sung-kyu as Kang Gyeong-ho
- Heo Dong-won as Choi Moon-sik
- You Chea-myung as Heo Sang-do
- Lee Seo-hwan as Choi Jeong-gyu
- Oh Hee-jun as Kim Dong-chul
- Kim Gyu-ri as Cha Seo-jin
- Yoo Seung-mok as Ahn Ho-bong
- Ryu Tae-ho as Mr. Ahn
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil FAQ
Is The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil good?
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,413 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil?
In the US you can stream The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil on Prime Video, Peacock, Rakuten Viki and Hi-YAH, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is a violent crime-thriller about hunting a sadistic serial killer.
What movies are like The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil?
If you liked The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil, try The Roundup 3: No Way Out, Memories of Murder, The Roundup 2 and The Outlaws (The Roundup).