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The Saint of Fort Washington

1993·Movie
1h 39min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Violence4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Matthew, a young schizophrenic, finds himself out on the street when a slumlord tears down his apartment building. Soon, he finds himself in even more dire straits, when he is threatened by Little Leroy, a thug who is one of the tough denizens of the Fort Washington Shelter for Men. He reaches out to Jerry, a streetwise combat veteran, who takes Matthew under his wing as a son. The relationship between these two men grows as they attempt to conquer the numbing isolation of homelessness.
Gritty Social RealismHomelessnessMental IllnessUrban DramaRedemptionMale BondingCharacter-DrivenBleakNYC Setting

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Saint of Fort Washington legally?

You can 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 of Fort Washington worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Saint of Fort Washington rated?

Strong languageViolenceDrug use

Content advisories: strong language, violence, and drug use.

How long is The Saint of Fort Washington?

1 h 39 min

The Saint of Fort Washington runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Saint of Fort Washington?

Critics80
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The Saint of Fort Washington much the same way.

What language is The Saint of Fort Washington in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Saint of Fort Washington?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Saint of Fort Washington in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.