---
title: "Jigsaw"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/jigsaw-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 298250
imdb_id: "tt3348730"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 4003
content_rating: "R"
---

# Jigsaw (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/jigsaw-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Jigsaw" is a 2017 horror and mystery movie. It follows law enforcement as they pursue the remnants of a man who died over a decade prior. The man's actions have led to a new and diabolical game, which is now underway. The film is classified as R and has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Detectives hunt a dead killer's lingering game."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric horror with mystery twists.
- Tense cat-and-mouse chase.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The 1h 31m runtime may feel brief.
- Tone & Suitability: The film's horror and mystery elements make it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, mystery, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
- **Networks / Studios**: Twisted Pictures, A Bigger Boat, Serendipity Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tobin Bell** as *John Kramer / Jigsaw*
- **Matt Passmore** as *Logan Nelson*
- **Callum Keith Rennie** as *Detective Halloran*
- **Hannah Emily Anderson** as *Eleanor Bonneville*
- **Clé Bennett** as *Keith Hunt*
- **Laura Vandervoort** as *Anna*
- **Paul Braunstein** as *Ryan*
- **Mandela Van Peebles** as *Mitch*
- **Brittany Allen** as *Carly*
- **Josiah Black** as *Edgar Munsen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Jigsaw?
It is a horror and mystery film.

### Q: When was Jigsaw released?
It was released in the United States on October 27, 2017.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
Law enforcement pursues the lingering game of a man who has been dead for over a decade.

### Q: Is there any tagline associated with the film?
The tagline used in promotion is 'The game continues.'

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Jigsaw — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/298250)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*