Samaritan

A gritty, somber superhero tale that feels like a slow-burning mystery with bursts of brutal action and a poignant bond between a boy and a reluctant old hero.

Directed by

Julius Avery

Genres

Science fiction, Crime, Action

Starring

Javon Walton, Sylvester Stallone, Dascha Polanco

Tagline

25 years ago the world's greatest hero vanished.

Overview

Thirteen year old Sam Cleary suspects that his mysteriously reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith is actually the legendary vigilante Samaritan, who was reported dead 25 years ago. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to coax his neighbor out of hiding to save the city from ruin.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, redemption, politics, family

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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