Movie

The Samaritan

2012 · 90 min

A grim, slow-burning crime drama that keeps you tense with its tangled deceptions and morally compromised characters.

Overview: After twenty years in prison, Foley is finished with the grifter's life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris, the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion.
How it feels: Dark, bleak, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, redemption, guilt, crime
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
redemption
guilt
crime
family
Places: big city
prison
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild