May God Save Us (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2016, May God Save Us is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, running about 127 minutes.

What it’s about. Madrid, summer 2011. Economic crisis. 15-M movement and 1.5 million pilgrims waiting for the Pope’s arrival live side by side in a Madrid that’s hotter and more chaotic than ever. In this context, detectives Velarde and Alfaro must find what seems to be a serial killer. Their against-the-clock hunt will make them realise something they’d never imagined: neither of them are so very different from the killer.

Who’s in it. May God Save Us stars Antonio de la Torre as Luis Velarde, Roberto Álamo as Javier Alfaro, Javier Pereira as Andrés Bosque and Luis Zahera as Alonso, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, May God Save Us has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 May God Save Us page.

If you liked it. Fans of May God Save Us 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 May God Save Us (2016)?
In US, May God Save Us is available to 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 May God Save Us worth watching?
May God Save Us holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in May God Save Us?
May God Save Us stars Antonio de la Torre, Roberto Álamo, Javier Pereira, Luis Zahera and Raúl Prieto.
When was May God Save Us released?
May God Save Us was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.