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"How much blood would you shed to stay alive?"
Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Saw earned $104.0M worldwide on a $1.2M budget — a 8,570% return on investment.
Year context
Saw was released 22 years ago in 2004.
CAST (18)
Tobin Bell
John Kramer / Jigsaw
Cary Elwes
Dr. Lawrence Gordon
Leigh Whannell
Adam Faulkner-Stanheight
Danny Glover
David Tapp
Monica Potter
Alison Gordon
Ken Leung
Detective Steven Sing
Makenzie Vega
Diana Gordon
Michael Emerson
Zep Hindle
Shawnee Smith
Amanda Young
Dina Meyer
Allison Kerry
AB
Alexandra Bokyun Chun
Carla
Mike Butters
Paul
PG
Paul Gutrecht
Mark
Benito Martinez
Brett
Ned Bellamy
Jeff Ridenhour
Avner Garbi
Father
HR
Hans Raith
Detective (uncredited)
Oren Koules
Dead Cellmate (uncredited)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$1.2M
Budget
$104.0M
Revenue
+8570%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Twisted Pictures
Evolution Entertainment
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
103 min (1h 43m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (9,863 votes)
Popularity
10
Budget
$1,200,000
Box Office
$104,045,735
Profit
+$102,845,735
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Saw about?
Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.
How long is Saw?
Saw has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who directed Saw?
Saw was directed by James Wan.
Who stars in Saw?
The cast of Saw includes Tobin Bell, Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell, Danny Glover, Monica Potter.
How much did Saw make at the box office?
Saw earned $104,045,735 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,200,000.
What is the rating of Saw?
Saw has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 9,863 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Horror
Mystery
Crime
KEYWORDS (16)
sadism
shotgun
detective
flashback
hospital
doctor
torture
sadist
survival horror
chained
bludgeoning
death match
booby trap
mind game
extreme violence
death game
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