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Saw

Seen it?

2004 | 103 min | Horror, Mystery, Crime

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10) and it made about 87 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Se7en, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Scary and gory, gritty.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    49% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $104 million worldwide on a $1 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Wan

  • Leigh WhannellAdam
  • Cary ElwesLawrence Gordon
  • Tobin BellJigsaw
  • Danny GloverDavid Tapp
  • Ken LeungSteven Sing
  • Dina MeyerKerry
  • Mike ButtersPaul
  • Paul GutrechtMark
  • Michael EmersonZep Hindle
  • Benito MartinezBrett