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Saw

  • 20042004
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
411K
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  • Cast & crew
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Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Dina Meyer, David A. Armstrong, Monica Potter, Tobin Bell, Ned Bellamy, Mark Burg, Mike Butters, Alexandra Bokyun Chun, Charlie Clouser, Michael Emerson, Avner Garbi, Kevin Greutert, Paul Gutrecht, Oren Koules, Ken Leung, Benito Martinez, Shawnee Smith, Makenzie Vega, Leigh Whannell, James Wan, and Hans Raith in Saw (2004)
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  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Thriller

Two strangers awaken in a room with no recollection of how they got there, and soon discover they're pawns in a deadly game perpetrated by a notorious serial killer.Two strangers awaken in a room with no recollection of how they got there, and soon discover they're pawns in a deadly game perpetrated by a notorious serial killer.Two strangers awaken in a room with no recollection of how they got there, and soon discover they're pawns in a deadly game perpetrated by a notorious serial killer.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
411K
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POPULARITY
1,076
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  • Director
    • James Wan
  • Writers
    • Leigh Whannell(story)
    • James Wan(story)
  • Stars
    • Cary Elwes
    • Leigh Whannell
    • Danny Glover
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Wan
  • Writers
    • Leigh Whannell(story)
    • James Wan(story)
  • Stars
    • Cary Elwes
    • Leigh Whannell
    • Danny Glover
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.7KUser reviews
    • 241Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos4

    10th Anniversary Trailer
    Trailer 1:07
    10th Anniversary Trailer
    Saw
    Trailer 1:35
    Saw
    A Guide to the Films of James Wan
    Clip 1:37
    A Guide to the Films of James Wan
    What Horror Movies Terrified You as a Kid?
    Full Episode 3:18
    What Horror Movies Terrified You as a Kid?

    Photos179

    Shawnee Smith in Saw (2004)
    Tobin Bell in Saw (2004)
    Danny Glover and Ken Leung in Saw (2004)
    Danny Glover and Ken Leung in Saw (2004)
    Tobin Bell in Saw (2004)
    Cary Elwes in Saw (2004)
    Danny Glover in Saw (2004)
    Monica Potter and Michael Emerson in Saw (2004)
    Leigh Whannell in Saw (2004)
    Cary Elwes and James Wan in Saw (2004)
    Danny Glover and Ned Bellamy in Saw (2004)
    James Wan at an event for Saw (2004)

    Top cast

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    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Dr. Lawrence Gordonas Dr. Lawrence Gordon
    Leigh Whannell
    Leigh Whannell
    • Adam Faulkner-Stanheightas Adam Faulkner-Stanheight
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Detective David Tappas Detective David Tapp
    Ken Leung
    Ken Leung
    • Detective Steven Singas Detective Steven Sing
    Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer
    • Kerryas Kerry
    Mike Butters
    Mike Butters
    • Paulas Paul
    Paul Gutrecht
    Paul Gutrecht
    • Markas Mark
    Michael Emerson
    Michael Emerson
    • Zep Hindleas Zep Hindle
    Benito Martinez
    Benito Martinez
    • Brettas Brett
    Shawnee Smith
    Shawnee Smith
    • Amandaas Amanda
    Makenzie Vega
    Makenzie Vega
    • Diana Gordonas Diana Gordon
    Monica Potter
    Monica Potter
    • Alison Gordonas Alison Gordon
    Ned Bellamy
    Ned Bellamy
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Alexandra Bokyun Chun
    Alexandra Bokyun Chun
    • Carlaas Carla
    • (as Alexandra Chun)
    Avner Garbi
    • Fatheras Father
    Tobin Bell
    Tobin Bell
    • Jigsawas Jigsaw
    Oren Koules
    • Dead Cellmateas Dead Cellmate
    • (uncredited)
    Hans Raith
    Hans Raith
    • Detectiveas Detective
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Wan
    • Writers
      • Leigh Whannell(story)
      • James Wan(story)
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    Storyline

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    Waking up in a bathroom, two men, Adam and Dr. Lawrence Gordon, discover they have been captured by the infamous Jigsaw Killer. The men must escape before time runs out, otherwise, they will face the deadly consequences. —Rebekah Swain
    • surprise ending
    • locked in a room
    • trapped in a room
    • mind game
    • flashback
    • 147 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Death is a shortcut (Denmark)
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong grisly violence and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In order to make the actors feel what the characters were going through, all of the bathroom scenes were shot in chronological order.
    • Goofs
      (at around 59 mins) After Gordon and Adam find the box with the cell phone and cigarettes, Gordon tries to call 911. Three different tones can be heard and Gordon says that the cell phone has been blocked from making calls. However, FCC rules require every telephone that can access the network to be able to dial 911, regardless of any reason that normal service may have been disconnected (including deactivated or blocked phones).
    • Quotes

      John: [to Amanda] Congratulations. You are still alive. Most people are so ungrateful to be alive. But not you. Not anymore.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening title ripples as if it was underwater.
    • Alternate versions
      The song "Bite The Hand That Bleeds" by Fear Factory that originally played over the end credits was replaced on the uncut version of the film by an original piece of music by Charlie Clouser entitled "Zepp Overture".
    • Connections
      Edited into Saw II (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      You Make Me Feel So Dead
      Performed by Pitbull Daycare

      Written by Stephen Ladd Bishop, Charles Todd Conally and Don Van Stavern

      Published by Dimension Gate Music (BMI)/FEC Music (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of Cleopatra Records

    User reviews1.7K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Don't confuse this movie for its sequels- this one's actually good
    The Saw movies tend to get a pretty bad rap. Most people think of them as senselessly violent and overly gory torture fests with no actual interesting plots or characters. Granted, some of the movies are like that. But, when you watch this 2004 original, leave those expectations at the door, because this movie is just a genuinely good thriller and mystery.

    This movie has an intriguing premise of two strangers waking up in a room, handcuffed to pipes. As the move progresses, this mystery unfolds as we learn more and more about these two characters and about the situation that they are in. There are many twists and turns as the movie unfolds, but they never feel forced. These twists feel organic and are truly shocking. Because of this, I don't think of this movie really as a horror movie. It feels more like a mystery thriller, and it draws you into its premise. However, it is a very tense movie and there are some frightening scenes, so it does succeed as a horror movie as well.

    If gore is the main thing keeping you from watching this movie, I would give it a try. Granted, there is gore in this movie, but it's not nearly as much as you would expect from a movie these days with Saw in the name. The gore is never intrusive or over-the-top, and it certainly is never meant to be the point of the movie. If you cannot watch gore at all, there may be a couple of scenes where you'll want to close your eyes, but there is still so much to enjoy from this movie outside of those moments.
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    • Mar 27, 2020

    FAQ21

    • What is "Saw" about?
    • Is "Saw" based on a book?
    • What is Jigsaw's game?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jigsaw
    • Filming locations
      • Lacy Street Production Center - 2630 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Evolution Entertainment
      • Saw Productions Inc.
      • Twisted Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $56,000,369
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,276,468
      • Oct 31, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $103,911,669
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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