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Saw II (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2005, Saw II is a horror film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, running about 93 minutes. “Get Me A Glass Of Water...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The chilling and relentless Jigsaw killer returns to terrorize the city once again. When a gruesome murder victim emerges with unmistakable traces of Jigsaw's sinister methods, Detective Eric Matthews is thrust into a high-stakes investigation. To his surprise, apprehending Jigsaw seems almost too easy, but what he doesn't realize is that being caught is merely another piece of Jigsaw's intricate puzzle

Who’s in it. Saw II stars Tobin Bell as John Kramer / Jigsaw, Donnie Wahlberg as Eric Matthews, Shawnee Smith as Amanda Young and Erik Knudsen as Daniel Matthews, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Saw II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $147.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Saw II page.

If you liked it. Fans of Saw II tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Saw II (2005)?
In US, Saw II is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Saw II worth watching?
Saw II holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Saw II?
Saw II stars Tobin Bell, Donnie Wahlberg, Shawnee Smith, Erik Knudsen and Franky G.
When was Saw II released?
Saw II was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.