The Samaritan(2012)
The Samaritan Synopsis
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.
The Samaritan (2012) is a thriller film directed by David Weaver, released on March 2, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Kirby, Ruth Negga and Tom Wilkinson. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 233 ratings.
- Director:
- David Weaver
- Writers:
- David Weaver, Elan Mastai
- Producers:
- Suzanne Cheriton, Ben Murray, Tony Wosk
- Cinematographer:
- François Dagenais
- Composer:
- Todor Kobakov
- Production:
- H2O Motion Pictures, Middle Child Films Inc., Quickfire Films
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,521
- Status:
- Released
The Samaritan (2012) Trailer
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The Samaritan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Samuel L. Jackson
as Foley
Luke Kirby
as Ethan
Ruth Negga
as Iris
Tom Wilkinson
as Xavier
A.C. Peterson
as Miro
Gil Bellows
as Bartender Bill
Aaron Poole
as Jake
Tom McCamus
as Deacon
Deborah Kara Unger
as Helena
Rob Archer
as Vernon Hicks
Diana Leblanc
as Celia
Rufus Crawford
as Construction Foreman
Key crew
Directed by David Weaver, written by David Weaver and Elan Mastai, produced by Suzanne Cheriton, Ben Murray and Tony Wosk.
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The Samaritan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 233 ratings.
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The Samaritan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Samaritan online?
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The Samaritan (2012) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Samaritan?
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The main cast of The Samaritan (2012) includes Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Kirby, Ruth Negga, Tom Wilkinson and A.C. Peterson. The film was directed by David Weaver. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Samaritan released?
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The Samaritan was released on March 2, 2012 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Samaritan worth watching?
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The Samaritan (2012) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 233 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Samaritan?
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Yes. The official The Samaritan trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.