Saint George (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, Saint George is a drama film directed by Marco Martins, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. In 2011 Portugal began the so-called "year of the Troika" (EU, IMF and ECB budget cuts and economic restructuring), with the level of debt among the Portuguese people reaching staggering amounts and a growing number of families and companies unable to repay their installment loans. Jorge is an unemployed boxer on the verge of losing his son and his wife, who has decided to return to Brazil. As a means of paying off his debt and persuading his wife to remain in Portugal, Jorge accepts a job with a debt-collection agency, which will drag him into a world of violence and crime.
Who’s in it. Saint George stars Nuno Lopes as Jorge, Beatriz Batarda as Teresa, Jean-Pierre Martins as Albano and Gonçalo Waddington as Chef Cardoso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Saint George has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saint George page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saint George tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saint George (2017)?
- In US, Saint George is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Saint George worth watching?
- Saint George holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saint George?
- Saint George stars Nuno Lopes, Beatriz Batarda, Jean-Pierre Martins, Gonçalo Waddington and Mariana Nunes.