The Saint (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, The Saint is an action, thriller, adventure and romance film directed by Phillip Noyce, running about 116 minutes. “Never reveal your name. Never turn your back. Never surrender your heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Simon Templar (The Saint), is a thief for hire, whose latest job to steal the secret process for cold fusion puts him at odds with a traitor bent on toppling the Russian government, as well as the woman who holds its secret.
Who’s in it. The Saint stars Val Kilmer as Simon Templar, Elisabeth Shue as Emma Russell, Rade Šerbedžija as Ivan Tretiak and Henry Goodman as Dr. Lev Botvin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Saint has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $118.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV 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 The Saint page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Saint 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 The Saint (1997)?
- In US, The Saint is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 The Saint worth watching?
- The Saint holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Saint?
- The Saint stars Val Kilmer, Elisabeth Shue, Rade Šerbedžija, Henry Goodman and Alun Armstrong.
- When was The Saint released?
- The Saint was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.