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The Saint of Fort Washington

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1993 | 99 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 19K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tim Hunter

  • Danny GloverJerry
  • Matt DillonMatthew
  • Rick AvilesRosario
  • Nina SiemaszkoTamsen, la fille de Rosario
  • Ving RhamesLittle Leroy
  • Adam TreseJohn
  • Joe SenecaSpits
  • Bahni TurpinGloria
  • Kevin CorriganPeter
  • Brian TarantinaFred