Where can I watch Savage Messiah (2002)?

In CA, Savage Messiah is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Savage Messiah worth watching?

Savage Messiah holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Savage Messiah?

Savage Messiah stars Polly Walker, Luc Picard, Isabelle Blais, Louis Ferreira and Isabelle Cyr.

When was Savage Messiah released?

Savage Messiah was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.

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Savage Messiah (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 2002, Savage Messiah is a thriller and drama film directed by Mario Philip Azzopardi, running about 94 minutes. “He promised them... Love, Healing, SALVATION” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Savage Messiah is a docudrama about Roch "Moïse" Thériault, the charismatic former leader of a small religious group based near Burnt River, Ontario, Canada. Between 1977 and 1989 he held sway over as many as 12 adults and 26 children. He used all of the nine women as concubines, and probably fathered most of the children in the group. During his reign, Thériault mutilated several members. His major crime was to kill Solange Boilard, his legal wife, by disembowelment while trying to perform surgery on her. He was arrested for assault in 1989, and convicted of murder in 1993. Along with Clifford Olsen and Paul Bernardo, Thériault is considered one of Canada's most notorious criminals.

Who’s in it. Savage Messiah stars Polly Walker as Paula Jackson, Luc Picard as Roch 'Moïse' Thériault, Isabelle Blais as Lise and Louis Ferreira as Vern, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Savage Messiah has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Crave Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Savage Messiah page.

If you liked it. Fans of Savage Messiah tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Savage Messiah (2002)?: In CA, Savage Messiah is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Savage Messiah worth watching?: Savage Messiah holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Savage Messiah?: Savage Messiah stars Polly Walker, Luc Picard, Isabelle Blais, Louis Ferreira and Isabelle Cyr.
When was Savage Messiah released?: Savage Messiah was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.