Saw (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2004, Saw is a crime, horror and mystery film directed by James Wan, running about 103 minutes. “Live or die. Make your choice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.
Who’s in it. Saw stars Leigh Whannell as Adam Faulkner-Stanheight, Cary Elwes as Dr. Lawrence Gordon, Danny Glover as David Tapp and Ken Leung as Detective Steven Sing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Saw has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $103.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Saw page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saw tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saw (2004)?
- In US, Saw is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Saw worth watching?
- Saw holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Saw?
- Saw stars Leigh Whannell, Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Ken Leung and Dina Meyer.
- When was Saw released?
- Saw was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.