Saved (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, Saved is a drama film directed by Tony Ayres, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The advocate for a young Iranian refugee held in detention. Amir Ali claims to be an Iranian student persecuted by the government but the Department of Immigration dispute his identity. When Julia meets Amir, he is severely depressed and close to deportation. Julia throws herself obsessively into Amir's case, causing friction between Julia and her husband, Peter. Julia eventually frees Amir and the young Iranian man moves in with Peter and Julia. As Julia helps Amir adjust to ordinary life, she finds herself increasingly attracted to this handsome, damaged young man. But she also starts to see the subtle cracks in Amir's story. Is he really who he claims he is? Or does he have a darker, more dangerous history?
Who’s in it. Saved stars Claudia Karvan as Julia Weston, Andy Rodoreda as Peter Weston, Osamah Sami as Amir Farshchi and Elise McCredie as Kate Weston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Saved has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saved page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saved tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saved (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saved change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saved worth watching?
- Saved holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saved?
- Saved stars Claudia Karvan, Andy Rodoreda, Osamah Sami, Elise McCredie and Sue Jones.
- When was Saved released?
- Saved was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.