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Saw III

2006·Movie
1h 48min·NR
IMDb6.2Metacritic486.6Rotten Tomatoes28%71%

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Saw III fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Violence10
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Suffering? You haven't seen anything yet...

Jigsaw has disappeared. Along with his new apprentice Amanda, the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police has once again eluded capture and vanished. While city detectives scramble to locate him, Doctor Lynn Denlon and Jeff Reinhart are unaware that they are about to become the latest pawns on his vicious chessboard.
Visceral Torture HorrorPsychological Mind GamesExtreme GoreRelentless SuspenseMoral Dilemma ThrillerElaborate Death TrapsBleak & DisturbingSerial Killer SagaShocking Twists

Crew

Directed by:
Darren Lynn Bousman, David Hackl, Yolanda Graci
Written by:
James Wan, James Wan, Leigh Whannell
Produced by:
James Wan, Leigh Whannell, Mark Burg
Composed by:
Charlie Clouser, John Laing, Mark Gingras

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Questions about Saw III

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Saw III legally?

HuluMovieSphere+Howdy

Saw III is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Saw III worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Saw III rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Saw III?

1 h 48 min

Saw III runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Saw III?

Critics38
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Saw III higher (66) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Saw III a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$165 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $165 million worldwide, 16.5 times its budget.

What language is Saw III in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Saw III?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Saw III in 96 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Saw III use?

Fan DisserviceDiabolus ex MachinaChronically Killed ActorOffscreen InertiaShameful StripIf You Kill Him, You Will Be Just Like Him!Significant Wardrobe ShiftNot the Illness That Killed ThemDarker and EdgierYou Have Failed MeWhite Shirt of DeathDecoy Protagonistand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 storytelling tropes for Saw III, including Fan Disservice, Diabolus ex Machina, Chronically Killed Actor.