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The Saint

1997Movie1 h 56 minPG-13

Thriller
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic506.9Rotten Tomatoes31%63%

A gripping, thrilling thriller movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or warmth.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Spy Thriller
  • Master Thief
  • International Intrigue
  • Romantic Suspense
  • Action-Adventure
  • Techno-Thriller
  • 90s Cinema
  • Clever Heists
  • Espionage
  • Cat-and-Mouse

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Phillip Noyce
Written by
Jonathan Hensleigh, Wesley Strick
Produced by
Robert Evans, William J. MacDonald, David Brown
Music by
Graeme Revell

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 3, 1997 · 1 h 56 min · PG-13

Released
April 3, 1997
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Action, Romance, Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United States, Russia
Budget
$68 million
Box office
$118 million
Available in
57 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Intimate Healing, Cool Car, Car Cushion +9

  • Intimate Healing
  • Cool Car
  • Car Cushion
  • Lzherusskie
  • The Cameo
  • Victoria's Secret Compartment
  • Lousy Lovers Are Losers
  • Character Name Alias
  • Information Wants to Be Free
  • Diegetic Soundtrack Usage
  • Mr. Fanservice
  • Refuge in Audacity

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Saint?"

Questions about The Saint

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Saint?

fuboTVParamount+Kanopy

In the United States, The Saint streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is The Saint worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is The Saint okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Saint good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Saint plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

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 tropes for it, including Intimate Healing, Cool Car, and Car Cushion.