The Savior for Sale (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 2021, The Savior for Sale is a documentary film directed by Antoine Vitkine, running about 100 minutes. “The story of the Salvator Mundi” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In November 15, 2017, the painting Salvator Mundi, attributed to Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), was sold for an unprecedented $450 million. An examination of the dirty secrets of the art world and the surprising story of how a work of art is capable of upsetting both personal and geopolitical interests.

Who’s in it. The Savior for Sale stars Robert Simon as Self / The Merchant #1, Basil Hendry as Self - Son of the Painting's Owner (voice), Dianne Dwyer Modestini as Self - Painting Conservator and Luke Syson as Self / The Curator, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Savior for Sale has been warmly received by audiences.

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 The Savior for Sale page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Savior for Sale tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Savior for Sale (2021)?
In US, The Savior for Sale 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 The Savior for Sale worth watching?
The Savior for Sale holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Savior for Sale?
The Savior for Sale stars Robert Simon, Basil Hendry, Dianne Dwyer Modestini, Luke Syson and Martin Kemp.
When was The Savior for Sale released?
The Savior for Sale was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.