The Saint

The Saint (1997)

  • 30% of critics liked it
    (44 reviews)

  • 60% of users liked it
    (66,656 ratings)

Based on the popular novels about that other suave, globe-trotting man of action, this genre picture from director Phillip Noyce mixed romance and character development with dangerous stunts, geopolitical intrigue, and a variety of elaborate disguises, resulting in an uneven stew of a spy thriller.… More

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PG-13,
Directed By
Written By
Jonathan Hensleigh, Wesley Strick
Genres
Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure
In Theaters
Apr 4, 1997 Wide
Paramount

Critic Reviews

  • Todd McCarthy, Variety

    A generic suspenser that doesn't taste bad at first bite but becomes increasingly hard to swallow.

  • Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader

    This insufferable romance-adventure includes vague comedy as well as unintentional humor, and its target audience seems to be preadolescents who won't notice the calculated enthusiasm with which it sidesteps sexuality.

  • Derek Adams, Time Out

    Eminently forgettable.

  • Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

    Love redeems this profiteer; it also renders him conventional.

  • Rita Kempley, Washington Post

    Reinvention in the hands of Hollywood is seldom cause for celebration.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Chris W


    Based on a character created back in 1928, this film tells the story of an expert thief and master of disguise who, in this telling, has all sorts of aliases, all of them named after Catholic saints. The Saint gets involved in all sorts of troubles when his latest caper sees him… More

  • Jeff "


    The Saint, for me is a borderline decent action film. The ideas in the film, are good, but poorly executed, and feel kinda cheesy, yet there's something appealing the film too. The Saint for all its flaws, is a fun film to watch. The acting leaves a lot to be desired, but… More

  • Anthony L


    A cinematic sin.

  • Candy R


    Good cast but movie is disappointing.

  • Tsubaki S


    Fun to watch for some reason i still can`t explain.

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