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The Samaritan 2012

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.

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.

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Ratings and Reviews for The Samaritan

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Metacritic

37

Metascore

4.3

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

26%

TOMATOMETER

review

40%

User Score

IMDb

5.6 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

55

%

User Score

Letterboxd

2.6

Movie Insider

2.17/5

From 6 fan ratings

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Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for The Samaritan

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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.

As Ethan’s relentless pursuit wears Foley down, he reluctantly consents to assist in retrieving stolen money that surfaced from a mishap in the kitchen. Yet, this seemingly benign decision spirals into a dangerous game filled with manipulation and deceit. In a serendipitous moment at a local bar, Foley stands up for Iris, a young woman battling addiction and being harassed by a gang of rough thugs. Their connection deepens over time, and Foley is captivated by Iris’s resilient spirit, leading to an unexpected romance.

However, the truth about Iris is shrouded in secrecy—Ethan uses a shocking revelation to force Foley into participating in a high-stakes con job, revealing that Iris is his daughter. Tensions run high as Jake, Ethan’s henchman, sets his sights on Iris with malicious intentions. In a heart-stopping turn of events, Foley intervenes just in time, saving Iris and sending Jake scurrying away.

As Foley becomes ensnared deeper into the grifting world, he visits Iris’s grandmother, who is startled by the tangled web of their true relationship. The con game escalates toward a thrilling climax, targeting Xavier for an audacious $8 million heist. The situation intensifies with a series of brutal confrontations involving Foley, Ethan, Xavier, and Iris.

In a dramatic twist, Iris discloses her realization that Foley is, in fact, her father, which significantly complicates their already intricate relationship. When things heat up to an unbearable level, Foley inadvertently injures Ethan, while Xavier meets a grim fate at Foley’s hands. In a grave turn of events, Iris, now gravely injured and in urgent need of a blood transfusion, reveals her dire situation.

In a poignant finale, Foley makes the ultimate sacrifice by offering his own blood to save Iris’s life. As she escapes to a new life, she takes a moment to glance back at the fruits of their tumultuous dealings—now safely hidden in her bank account—a bittersweet reminder of their twisted journey together.

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Cars Featured in The Samaritan

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BMW

328i E92

Bobcat

S185

Cadillac

2007

Escalade

Chevrolet

1995

C-1500

Ford

2003

Crown Victoria

Mack

R-Series

Nissan

2007

Sentra

Nissan

2007

Versa

Saturn

2000

SL1

Suzuki

2009

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The Samaritan Themes and Keywords

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The Samaritan Other Names and Titles

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