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Saw
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by James Wan. With Leigh Whannell, Cary Elwes, Tobin Bell.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTwo 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 behi…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Saw.
MoviHero lists October 1, 2004 as the release date for Saw. James Wan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Leigh Whannell as Adam, Cary Elwes as Lawrence Gordon, Tobin Bell as Jigsaw, Danny Glover as David Tapp. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 1, 2004
GenresCrime · Mystery · Horror
Runtime1h 43m
DirectorJames Wan
CastLeigh Whannell as Adam, Cary Elwes as Lawrence Gordon, Tobin Bell as Jigsaw, Danny Glover as David Tapp
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Saw right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Saw runs 1h 43m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 10,464 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary7/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Though I tend to go for both older films (those made before 1970) and especially so when it comes to the horror/thriller genre, I saw…”
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“With no obvious connection between them, two men awaken to find themselves chained to the plumbing at opposite ends of a room.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I'm sick from the disease eating away at me inside.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherLawrence GordonLawrence Gordon appears in Saw (2004).Open character guide otherDavid TappDavid Tapp appears in Saw (2004).Open character guide otherBrettBrett appears in Saw (2004).Open character guide otherSteven SingSteven Sing appears in Saw (2004).Open character guide otherJigsawJigsaw appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2004-2006, portrayed by Tobin Bell. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherAmandaAmanda appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2004-2006, portrayed by Shawnee Smith. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherKerryKerry appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2004-2006, portrayed by Dina Meyer. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherAdamAdam appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2004-2006, portrayed by Leigh Whannell. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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