---
title: "Saw 3D"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/saw-3d-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 41439
imdb_id: "tt1477076"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 3341
content_rating: "R"
---

# Saw 3D (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/saw-3d-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film Saw 3D is a 2010 American horror film directed by Kevin Greutert. The movie is part of the Saw franchise, which includes a series of films featuring deadly traps and puzzles. As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's legacy, a group of survivors gathers to seek support. They turn to self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror. The film is known for its 3D presentation and features a mix of horror and crime elements.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Survivors turn to a self‑help guru, sparking fresh terror in Jigsaw’s legacy."

### Why Watch
- 3D trap sequences
- Adds a self‑help guru character
- Expands the Jigsaw mythology

### Caveats & Content Note
- Emphasis on traps can limit character development
- Tone & Suitability: Contains graphic violence and intense gore, suitable for mature audiences only.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gory, twisty, intense, 3d, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV, 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 | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kevin Greutert
- **Networks / Studios**: Twisted Pictures, Serendipity Productions, A Bigger Boat

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tobin Bell** as *John Kramer / Jigsaw*
- **Costas Mandylor** as *Mark Hoffman*
- **Betsy Russell** as *Jill Tuck*
- **Cary Elwes** as *Dr. Lawrence Gordon*
- **Sean Patrick Flanery** as *Bobby Dagen*
- **Chad Donella** as *Gibson*
- **Chester Bennington** as *Evan*
- **Gina Holden** as *Joyce*
- **Dean Armstrong** as *Cale*
- **Naomi Snieckus** as *Nina*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Saw 3D released in the United States?
It was released on October 29, 2010 in the United States.

### Q: Who directed Saw 3D?
Kevin Greutert directed the film.

### Q: What other titles is Saw 3D known by?
It is also known as Saw: The Final Chapter or Saw VII.

### Q: What is the runtime of Saw 3D?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

### Q: What genres does Saw 3D belong to?
It is classified as a horror and crime film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Saw 3D — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/41439)
- [List of Saw characters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Saw_characters)
- [‎Saw 3D (2010) directed by Kevin Greutert • Reviews, film + cast…](https://letterboxd.com/film/saw-3d/)
- [Saw 3D (Film, 2010) - MovieMeter.nl](https://www.moviemeter.nl/film/67959)
- [Saw 3D (2010) - TrailerAddict](http://www.traileraddict.com/saw-vii)
- [Saw 3D - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV a…](https://imfdb.org/wiki/Saw_3D)

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