The Samaritan (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Samaritan is a 2012 thriller directed by David Weaver. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $15,220 worldwide. Critics gave it 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- David Weaver
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Samaritan About?
The premise of The Samaritan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seeking redemption after leaving prison, former conman Foley finds a potential new beginning when he meets Iris. However, his past catches up to him in the form of Ethan, the son of his former partner, who plots against him. Entangled in a dangerous scheme of lies and hidden truths, Foley must confront his past and fight to protect his newfound chance at a better life.
The Samaritan Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- plot twist
- crime boss
- revenge
- paternity revealed
- father daughter incest
- shot to death
- violence
- bmw 3 series
- betrayal
- toronto ontario canada
- african american protagonist
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- money laundering
- father meets his grown daughter for the first time
- corrupt parole officer
- race against time
- murder of partner
- heroin addict
- parolee
- woman in jeopardy
- implied sex in shower
- hit with baseball bat
- extortion
- irony
- blood transfusion
- saving someone's life
- death of protagonist
- beach
- woman
- young
- past
- grifter
- prison
- brazil
- drug addiction
- blackmail
- dance club
- biblical reference
- murder
- pistol
- scam
- hotel room
- suitcase full of money
- older man younger woman relationship
- release from prison
- parole officer
- suicide by hanging
- flashback
- con artist
- con game
The Director of The Samaritan
Directed by David Weaver.
- Director David Weaver
More from David Weaver
More films directed by David Weaver: Girl in the Attic, Operation Nutcracker, Love & Jane and Christmas Island.
The Samaritan Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Samaritan 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 26% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 40%
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Metacritic 37 Metascore
User score 4.3
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TMDB 55% User score
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Letterboxd 2.6 /5
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Movie Insider 2.2 /5
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The Samaritan Plot Summary
What happens in The Samaritan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Foley steps out into the world after spending a staggering twenty-five years behind bars, his haunting history begins to unravel piece by piece. The shadows of his past, especially the brutal murder of his closest friend and confidant, linger ominously, refusing to fade away.
His taste of freedom is fleeting, however, as he soon catches the attention of Ethan, the ambitious son of his former partner in crime. Ethan seeks to recruit Foley for a highly profitable heist at Xavier’s infamous nightclub, but Foley has a different vision for his new life—he’s desperate to move beyond the shady dealings of his past.
Full summary
The whole story of The Samaritan, scene by scene
The Samaritan Box Office
The Samaritan grossed $15,220 worldwide. $2,521 came from the US and Canada and $12,699 (83%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.2K
- US & Canada
- $2.5K
- International
- $12.7K
The Samaritan Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Samaritan.
How Well Do You Know The Samaritan?
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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How long was Foley in prison before his release?
Cars in The Samaritan
12 cars on screen, including the BMW 328i E92 and the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
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Bobcat S185 Background role
The Samaritan Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Fury” and “Der Samariter - Tödliches finale”.
- Also known as
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- Fury
- Der Samariter - Tödliches finale
- Le Samaritain
- Le Samaritan
- Fury - The Samaritan
- Самаритянин
- Jogos do Crime
- 撒玛利亚人
- Furia (The Samaritan)
- A szamaritánus
- השומרוני
- Fúria
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- Samaritanac
- 사마리탄
- Самарянинът
- Самарітянин
- ลวงทรชนปล้นล้างมือ
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Movies Like The Samaritan
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Samaritan Girl, Bad Samaritan and Sinners.
The Samaritan FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Samaritan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Samaritan?
The Samaritan runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Samaritan released?
The Samaritan was released on May 18, 2012.
Who directed The Samaritan?
The Samaritan was directed by David Weaver.
More films by David Weaver How much did The Samaritan make at the box office?
The Samaritan grossed $15,220 worldwide ($2,521 domestic, $12,699 international).
How is The Samaritan rated?
The Samaritan has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does The Samaritan have a post-credit scene?
No. The Samaritan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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