Saving God (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 2008, Saving God is a drama and crime film directed by Duane Crichton, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Ex Con Armstrong Cane (Ving Rhames) returns to home a changed man looking to take over his father's old church and congregation. The neighborhood though is full of drugs and gangs. Those who are able are leaving for more prosperous areas and falling in with a slick preacher (Ricardo Chivara). Even with a dangerous gang leader (Dean McDermott) threatening his flock, Armstrong won't give up.
Who’s in it. Saving God stars Ving Rhames as Armstrong Cane, Dean McDermott as John Henry James / Blaze, Ricardo Chavira as Rev. Danny Christopher and Dwain Murphy as Norris Johns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Saving God has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saving God page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saving God tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saving God (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saving God change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saving God worth watching?
- Saving God holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saving God?
- Saving God stars Ving Rhames, Dean McDermott, Ricardo Chavira, Dwain Murphy and Genelle Williams.
- When was Saving God released?
- Saving God was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.