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Samaritan

2022Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

Crime
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic455.7Rotten Tomatoes37%70%

A violent, thrilling sci-fi movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Superhero Action
  • Dystopian Urban Setting
  • Aging Vigilante
  • Boy and Mentor Dynamic
  • Socially Conscious
  • Crime and Redemption
  • Explosive Spectacle
  • Fast-Paced Narrative

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Julius Avery
Written by
Bragi F. Schut
Produced by
Sylvester Stallone, Braden Aftergood
Music by
Kevin Kiner, Jed Kurzel

Everyone

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Facts

August 25, 2022 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
August 25, 2022
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Crime, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$100 million
Box office
$75 million
Available in
133 countries

Tropes

Well-Intentioned Extremist, Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!, That Man Is Dead +9

  • Well-Intentioned Extremist
  • Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!
  • That Man Is Dead
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • Fire/Water Juxtaposition
  • I Hate Past Me
  • Meaningful Name
  • Super-Strength
  • Mistaken Identity
  • The Atoner
  • Mugging the Monster
  • Anti-Hero

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Samaritan?"

Questions about Samaritan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Samaritan?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Samaritan streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Samaritan worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is there a sequel to Samaritan?

  1. Samaritan (2022)
  2. Samaritan 2

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Samaritan 2.

Is Samaritan okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Samaritan?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Samaritan a box office flop?

Budget$100 million
Box office$75 million

Yes: it cost about $100 million to make and earned $75 million worldwide, 75% of its budget.

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 tropes for it, including Well-Intentioned Extremist, Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!, and That Man Is Dead.