---
title: "There Are No Saints"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/there-are-no-saints-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 267805
imdb_id: "tt1655444"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 125
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# There Are No Saints (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/there-are-no-saints-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

There Are No Saints is a 2022 action, mystery, and thriller film released on May 27, 2022, with a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes. The plot follows a wrongfully imprisoned man who executes an elaborate and dangerous plan to rescue his kidnapped son and avenge his murdered wife in Mexico.

Culturally and critically, the film received negative reviews, with critics describing it as a leaden and mean-spirited revenge thriller featuring a Schrader-penned script. The tone is intense and violent, driven by its episodic structure and high-stakes rescue narrative.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unjustly imprisoned father devises a dangerous rescue plan after his wife is murdered."

### Why Watch
- Features an action-packed revenge and rescue storyline.
- Explores high-stakes conflict involving a father and son.
- Available to rent or buy on digital platforms.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Described by critics as a shoddy and mean-spirited action thriller with leaden direction.
- Tone & Suitability: The film runs for one hour and forty-five minutes and presents a dark, violent tone typical of revenge thrillers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #action-thriller, #revenge-plot, #kidnapping-rescue, #mexico-setting, #wrongfully-imprisoned

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alfonso Pineda Ulloa
- **Networks / Studios**: Open Window Productions, BN Films, Itaca Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **José María Yázpik** as *Neto Niente*
- **Shannyn Sossamon** as *Inez*
- **Tommy Flanagan** as *Jet Rink*
- **Ron Perlman** as *Sans*
- **Karla Souza** as *Collie*
- **Tim Roth** as *Carl Abrahams*
- **Paz Vega** as *Nadia*
- **Neal McDonough** as *Vincent*
- **Keidrich Sellati** as *Julio Niente*
- **Gary Carlos Cervantes** as *Border Patrolman Garcia*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch the film?
There Are No Saints is available to rent or buy.

### Q: Is the movie worth watching?
Critical reception has been overwhelmingly negative, with reviewers calling it a shoddy and uninspired action thriller.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes.

### Q: Who wrote the script for the film?
The film features a script written by Schrader.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [There Are No Saints — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/267805)
- [There Are No Saints (2022) Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/)
- [There Are No Saints](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [There Are No Saints review – Schrader script is schlocky revenge thriller | Film](https://www.theguardian.com/international)
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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*