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Saw X (2023): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Saw X is a 2023 horror thriller directed by Kevin Greutert, starring Tobin Bell as John Kramer, Isan Beomhyun Lee and Michael Beach. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $112.8 million worldwide on a $13 million budget. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
worldwide gross
$112.8M
Echo Score
70
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Saw X (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Director
Kevin Greutert
Genres
Horror , Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
Budget
$13M
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Saw X About?

The premise of Saw X without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Driven by desperation and a terminal cancer diagnosis, John Kramer, known as Jigsaw, travels to Mexico seeking experimental treatment. His search leads him into a dangerous world of medical fraud and exploitation. Betrayed and seeking retribution, Kramer designs a new, elaborate game to punish those who prey on vulnerable patients. This installment explores his methods and motivations as he confronts the perpetrators of this deception, blurring the lines between justice and vengeance.

Saw X Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • revenge
  • gore
  • graphic violence
  • bloody violence
  • brutal violence
  • extreme violence
  • torture
  • game of death
  • brain cancer
  • cancer
  • terminal cancer
  • trap
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  • american in mexico
  • violence
  • blood
  • scam
  • severed leg
  • mutilation
  • self mutilation
  • game
  • torture victim
  • sadism
  • eye removal
  • deception
  • brutality
  • scene during end credits
  • decapitation
  • dead body
  • mutilated corpse
  • radiation
  • severed head
  • headless corpse
  • jigsaw character
  • amanda young character
  • horror icon
  • mexico
  • american abroad
  • psychotronic film
  • splatter horror
  • child in peril
  • sadistic torture
  • fantasy sequence
  • torture of a child
  • kidnapping
  • brutal revenge
  • money
  • anti hero
  • antihero
  • death
  • danger
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Cast & crew

Saw X Cast & Characters

Tobin Bell leads the cast as John Kramer, with Isan Beomhyun Lee as Custodian and Michael Beach as Henry Kessler. Directed by Kevin Greutert; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Saw X

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From the director

More from Kevin Greutert

More films directed by Kevin Greutert, best-rated first: Jackals, Saw VI, Jessabelle and Saw 3D.

Full filmography
Ratings

Saw X Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Saw X 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 70/100, strongest in sensory experience (80) and weakest in art & craft (60).

70 /100

Saw X Echo Score Breakdown

In terms of its overall effect, Saw X delivers a familiar blend of methodical gore and franchise nostalgia with intermittent narrative ambition. Critics often praise Tobin Bell’s gravitas and the creative trap designs while noting a deliberate return to core elements. Several reviews commend the emotional depth injected between the first two installments, even as others point to a slow opening and limited innovation. User reactions echo satisfaction for genre enthusiasts but cite predictability. Ultimately, the film offers a reasonably engaging continuation with modest shortcomings.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 60

    In terms of Art & Craft, Saw X exhibits competent practical design tempered by a modest budget and occasional pacing lapses. Reviews note solid trap construction and a coherent visual style, while some critics find the editing baggy and the production value uneven. The overall execution feels serviceable without standout innovation.

  • Character & Emotion 65

    When it comes to Character & Emotion, performances are anchored by Tobin Bell’s convincing presence but are undermined by sporadic dialogue and limited depth in supporting roles. Critics appreciate Bell’s ominous gravitas, while user comments cite variable acting quality and a lack of sustained emotional resonance. Overall, character work is effective but uneven.

  • Story & Flow 75

    In terms of Story & Flow, Saw X crafts a straightforward yet occasionally uneven narrative that bridges the gap between the first two installments. Many critics find the mid-film development satisfying and praise its placement in the timeline, but some highlight a sluggish opening and familiar genre beats. User feedback underscores a blend of clever insertion and predictable twists. The plot remains engaging for fans despite its conventional structure.

  • Sensory Experience 80

    When it comes to Sensory Experience, Saw X delivers intense, visceral imagery supported by a harsh sound design and creative trap sequences. Critics mention the grinding bone effects and discordant musical cues as effective at heightening tension, while users applaud the brutality and occasional humor within the gore. The visual and auditory components maintain the franchise’s signature impact, though budgetary constraints are occasionally evident.

  • Rewatch Factor 70

    In terms of Rewatch Factor, Sawyer X offers modest repeat appeal chiefly for established fans of the series. User comments cite a strong sense of nostalgia and satisfaction with trap design, while some note that predictability and limited innovation may deter further viewings. Critics agree the film rewards familiarity with the franchise but lacks sufficient novelty for broad replay value.

Plot

Saw X Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Saw X from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film begins with John Kramer, portrayed by Tobin Bell, undergoing an MRI scan at a hospital where a doctor informs him that he has only months to live due to advanced brain cancer. During his stay, John witnesses a custodian, played by Isan Beomhyun Lee (Isan Beomhyun Lee), trying to steal from a patient. In a vivid imagination sequence, the custodian finds himself ensnared in a gruesome trap devised by John, where he has a mere 60 seconds to save himself from losing his eyesight.

Full summary

The whole story of Saw X, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Saw X Box Office & Budget

Saw X grossed $112.8 million worldwide on a $13 million budget, 8.7 times what it cost. $53.6 million came from the US and Canada and $59.2 million (52%) from the rest of the world.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$112.8M

8.7× its budget

US & Canada
$53.6M
International
$59.2M
Budget
$13M
US & Canada 48% Rest of the world 52%
Videos

Saw X Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips, 2 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

All 7 videos
Official Trailer
  • Clip Official Clip – 'Eye Vacuum Trap'
  • Clip Official Clip - 'Mateo’s Trap'
  • Clip Official Clip - 'Get it Together'
  • Featurette The Lionsgate Red Gears are Back in SAW X
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Saw X?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is John Kramer diagnosed with at the beginning of the movie?

Details

Saw X Also Known As

31 alternative titles, including “Saw 10” and “Пила 10”.

Also known as
  • Saw 10
  • Пила 10
  • Пила Х
  • Juego macabro X
  • Lưỡi Cưa 10
  • Testere X
  • ชำแหละแค้น...เกมตัดตาย
  • اره X
  • Jogos Mortais 10
  • 电锯惊魂10
  • המסור 10
  • 恐懼鬥室X
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  • ソウX
  • Piła X
  • Jogos Mortais X
  • Lưỡi Cưa X
  • 쏘우 X
  • Décadence X
  • Fűrész 10
  • המסור X
  • Pjūklas X
  • 奪魂鋸X
  • اره ایکس
  • Slagalica strave X
  • Saw X: El juego del miedo
  • Убийствен пъзел X
  • Слагалица страве 10
  • Žaga X
  • Mişar 10, ხერხი X
  • Zāģis 10
  • Saag X

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FAQ

Saw X FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Saw X, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Saw X?

Saw X runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was Saw X released?

Saw X was released on September 29, 2023.

Who directed Saw X?

Saw X was directed by Kevin Greutert.

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Who is in the cast of Saw X?

Saw X stars Tobin Bell as John Kramer, Isan Beomhyun Lee as Custodian and Michael Beach as Henry Kessler, among 20 credited actors.

How much did Saw X make at the box office?

Saw X grossed $112.8 million worldwide ($53.6 million domestic, $59.2 million international) on a budget of $13 million.

How is Saw X rated?

Saw X has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.

Does Saw X have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Saw X has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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