The devil rider (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, The devil rider is a drama and history film directed by Park Hyung-seok.

What it’s about. Choi Moon Bok is the Devil Rider, a messenger that's so fast that no enemy can catch him as he rides through their camps. During the years of the Manchu War, lords of the court gather to try and call upon scattered soldiers to mount a counterattack against the Manchu army. In order to do this they need a messenger that can ride fast and escape enemy hands. The Devil Rider is just the man but his wife is due to give birth on the night of his departure. He sacrifices being there with her to do his duty for his country. He manages to ride through the enemy, but it's all in vain. His wife dies in labor and the king has already signed peace negotiations with the Manchus. This story takes place 14 years after these events as a cunning and powerful woman named Seoyeon tries to enact revenge for her father's death. She needs the Devil Rider to carry out..

Who’s in it. The devil rider stars Oh Sung-yoon as Moon Bok, Lee Dae-yeon as Kang Gae, Kim Young-jae as Kim Ik and Lee Chae-young as Seo Yeon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The devil rider sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The devil rider page.

If you liked it. Fans of The devil rider tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.