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The Saint

1997·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Never reveal your name. Never turn your back. Never surrender your heart.

Simon Templar (The Saint), is a thief for hire, whose latest job to steal the secret process for cold fusion puts him at odds with a traitor bent on toppling the Russian government, as well as the woman who holds its secret.
Spy ThrillerMaster ThiefInternational IntrigueRomantic SuspenseAction-AdventureTechno-Thriller90s CinemaClever HeistsEspionageCat-and-Mouse

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Saint legally?

The Saint is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Saint worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Saint rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Saint?

1 h 56 min

The Saint runs 1 h 56 min.

Is The Saint based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Saint?

Critics41
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate The Saint higher (65) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Saint a box office hit?

Budget$68 million
Box office$118 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $68 million to make and earned $118 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is The Saint in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States, Russia.

In how many countries can I watch The Saint?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Saint in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Saint use?

Intimate HealingCool CarCar CushionLzherusskieThe CameoVictoria's Secret CompartmentLousy Lovers Are LosersCharacter Name AliasInformation Wants to Be FreeDiegetic Soundtrack UsageMr. FanserviceRefuge in Audacityand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for The Saint, including Intimate Healing, Cool Car, Car Cushion.