Salt (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2010, Salt is an action, thriller and mystery film directed by Phillip Noyce, running about 100 minutes. “Who is Salt?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt's efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who is Salt?"
Who’s in it. Salt stars Angelina Jolie as Evelyn Salt, Liev Schreiber as Theodore Winter, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Darryl Peabody and Daniel Olbrychski as Oleg Vasilyevich Orlov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Salt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $293.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salt tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salt (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Salt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Salt worth watching?
- Salt holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Salt?
- Salt stars Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Daniel Olbrychski and August Diehl.
- When was Salt released?
- Salt was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.