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The Saratov Approach

2013·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes67%87%
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes67%87%

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful and moving

  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Kidnapped, Ransomed, Delivered

An inspirational true story. On what seemed like any other day, Elders Travis Tuttle (Corbin Allred) and Andrew Propst (Maclain Nelson) are approached by Nikolai (Nikita Bogolyubov) to teach a friend. But then the missionaries experience the unimaginable - they are kidnapped, beaten, and held for ransom. While their families, friends, and the world pray for their safe release, Tuttle and Propst are tested physically, emotionally, and most of all spiritually.
Faith-Based ThrillerTrue Story AdaptationMissionary PerilSpiritual ResilienceKidnapping DramaInspirational BiopicTense Survival NarrativeReligious Perspective

Crew

Directed by:
Garrett Batty
Written by:
Garrett Batty
Produced by:
Maclain Nelson, Jake Van Wagoner, Jonathan T. Turner
Composed by:
Robert Allen Elliott

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Saratov Approach

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Where can I stream The Saratov Approach legally?

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Is The Saratov Approach worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Saratov Approach rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Saratov Approach?

1 h 41 min

The Saratov Approach runs 1 h 41 min.

Is The Saratov Approach based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Saratov Approach?

Critics67
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see The Saratov Approach much the same way.

What language is The Saratov Approach in?

EnglishUkrainian

It was made in English, with some Ukrainian. Produced in Ukraine, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Saratov Approach?

5AUCAINMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Saratov Approach in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Saratov Approach use?

Screw the Money, I Have Rules!Exact WordsChained to a BedTattooed CrookA House DividedChekhov's GunBanging for HelpBathroom Break-OutFaux Affably EvilNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownHeroic SacrificeCooperation Gambitand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Saratov Approach, including Screw the Money, I Have Rules!, Exact Words, Chained to a Bed.