Saw III (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.4

Saw III poster

Released in 2006, Saw III is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, running about 108 minutes. “Suffering? You Haven't Seen Anything Yet...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jigsaw has disappeared. Along with his new apprentice Amanda, the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police has once again eluded capture and vanished. While city detective scrambles to locate him, Doctor Lynn Denlon and Jeff Reinhart are unaware that they are about to become the latest pawns on his vicious chessboard.

Who’s in it. Saw III stars Tobin Bell as John Kramer / Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda Young, Angus Macfadyen as Jeff Reinhart and Bahar Soomekh as Lynn Denlon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Saw III has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $164.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 III page.

If you liked it. Fans of Saw III tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Saw III (2006)?
In US, Saw III 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 III worth watching?
Saw III holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Saw III?
Saw III stars Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Angus Macfadyen, Bahar Soomekh and Donnie Wahlberg.
When was Saw III released?
Saw III was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.