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The Saratov Approach

  • 20132013
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
2.1K
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POPULARITY
68,948
410
The Saratov Approach (2013)
Two missionaries are kidnapped and held for ransom while serving in Russia.
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This riveting drama tells the true story of two young American Mormon missionaries held captive and brutalized for a week in a remote part of Russia.This riveting drama tells the true story of two young American Mormon missionaries held captive and brutalized for a week in a remote part of Russia.This riveting drama tells the true story of two young American Mormon missionaries held captive and brutalized for a week in a remote part of Russia.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
68,948
410
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    • Director
      • Garrett Batty
    • Writer
      • Garrett Batty
    • Stars
      • Corbin Allred
      • Maclain Nelson
      • Nikita Bogolyubov
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    • Director
      • Garrett Batty
    • Writer
      • Garrett Batty
    • Stars
      • Corbin Allred
      • Maclain Nelson
      • Nikita Bogolyubov
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    • 36User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 7 nominations

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    Corbin Allred
    Corbin Allred
    • Elder Tuttle
    Maclain Nelson
    Maclain Nelson
    • Elder Propst
    Nikita Bogolyubov
    Nikita Bogolyubov
    • Nikolai
    Alex Veadov
    Alex Veadov
    • Sergei
    Jennifer Erekson
    Jennifer Erekson
    • Mary Propst
    Bruce Newbold
    Bruce Newbold
    • Lee Propst
    Peggy Matheson
    • Donna Tuttle
    Paul Mulder
    Paul Mulder
    • Mr. Tuttle
    Brett Merritt
    • Mark Larsen
    Bart Johnson
    Bart Johnson
    • Senator Smith
    Shawn Carter
    Shawn Carter
    • Agent Ross
    Rocky Myers
    Rocky Myers
    • Agent Miller
    Brit Server
    • Agent Garza
    Christopher S. Clark
    • Agent Bair
    Israel Bonilla
    • Missionary Friend
    • (as Israel G. Nunez)
    • Director
      • Garrett Batty
    • Writer
      • Garrett Batty
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    • Trivia
      According to Andrew Lee Propst, he and Tuttle were blindfolded and had their feet tied together for nearly all of their captivity. Obviously, this would have been hard to film.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Once I Was Engaged (2021)

    User reviews36

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    4/10
    Your quick guide to Christianity
    Alright I watched the whole thing but not from love for the movie or a curiosity to know the climax (which is very predictable) but just because I liked the music score and I found the acting decent. Also because I had some time to kill.

    The storyline is of two Christian missionaries being kidnapped for ransom and the ordeal they have to go through. Sounds like a Good tale right? NO, the problems come from them repeatedly giving their thoughts on Christianity and Jesus almost every time they talk (other than the bit where they talk about the NBA). Towards the end, the preaching started to grate on my nerves and also the other scenes where their families were being shown.

    In short, if you are Christian and believe that the Christ is your savior and died for your sins, then go ahead and watch it. Others, just stay away. The 4 in my rating is for the music score and I quite liked the Russians.
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    • Raul4ever
    • Jul 6, 2014

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Ukraine
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Саратовский подход
    • Filming locations
      • Kyiv, Ukraine
    • Production companies
      • Saratov Films
      • Three Coin Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,146,999
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $137,226
      • Oct 13, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,146,999
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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