Saving Face (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2012, Saving Face is a crime and documentary film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, running about 40 minutes. “A journey to heal. A fight for justice.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Every year hundreds of people - mostly women - are attacked with acid in Pakistan. Follow several of these survivors, their fight for justice, and a Pakistani plastic surgeon who has returned to his homeland to help them restore their faces and their lives.

Who’s in it. Saving Face stars Sarkar Abbas as Herself - Advocate High Court and Mohammad Jawad as Himself - Plastic Surgeon.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Saving Face has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Saving Face page.

If you liked it. Fans of Saving Face tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Saving Face (2012)?
In US, Saving Face is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Saving Face worth watching?
Saving Face holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Saving Face?
Saving Face stars Sarkar Abbas and Mohammad Jawad.
When was Saving Face released?
Saving Face was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.