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Samaritan

2022·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13

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Samaritan fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

25 years ago the world's greatest hero vanished.

Thirteen year old Sam Cleary suspects that his mysteriously reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith is actually the legendary vigilante Samaritan, who was reported dead 25 years ago. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to coax his neighbor out of hiding to save the city from ruin.
Superhero ActionDystopian Urban SettingAging VigilanteBoy and Mentor DynamicSocially ConsciousCrime and RedemptionExplosive SpectacleFast-Paced Narrative

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Questions about Samaritan

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Where can I stream Samaritan legally?

Samaritan is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. 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 Samaritan worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Samaritan rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Samaritan?

1 h 42 min

Samaritan runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Samaritan?

Critics41
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Samaritan higher (61) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Samaritan a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$75 million

No. It cost about $100 million to make and earned $75 million worldwide, 75% of its budget.

What language is Samaritan in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Samaritan?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Samaritan in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Samaritan use?

Well-Intentioned ExtremistNice Job Fixing It, Villain!That Man Is DeadSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeFire/Water JuxtapositionI Hate Past MeMeaningful NameSuper-StrengthMistaken IdentityThe AtonerMugging the MonsterAnti-Heroand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Samaritan, including Well-Intentioned Extremist, Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!, That Man Is Dead.