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Jigsaw

2017·Movie
1h 31min·R

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The game continues.

Law enforcement finds itself chasing the ghost of a man dead for over a decade, embroiled in a diabolical new game that's only just begun.
GoreTorture PuzzlesSerial KillerMysteryCrimeIntenseMacabreViolentCat and Mouse

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Questions about Jigsaw

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Where can I stream Jigsaw legally?

You can 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 Jigsaw worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jigsaw rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Jigsaw?

1 h 31 min

Jigsaw runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Jigsaw?

Critics36
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Jigsaw higher (68) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Jigsaw a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$104 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $104 million worldwide, 10.4 times its budget.

What language is Jigsaw in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Jigsaw?

90ADAEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBMBOBR+76

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jigsaw in 90 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Jigsaw use?

Conscience Makes You Go BackSadistic ChoiceBlasting It Out of Their HandsBig BadFinal GirlDriven to SuicideThat Liar LiesToo Dumb to LiveCall-BackNot Helping Your CaseThe SociopathFace Death with Dignityand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 storytelling tropes for Jigsaw, including Conscience Makes You Go Back, Sadistic Choice, Blasting It Out of Their Hands.