You can skip 1 of the 10 titles in the Saw franchise and still follow the main story: Spiral. The essentials (9 titles) take about 15 hours instead of 16 hours.
- Skippable
- 1
- Essentials
- 9
- Time saved
- 2 hours
Safe to skip
- Spiral2021 · Film · 1h 32m · optionalA copycat killer in a spin-off; optional.
Why each one is optional
What each skippable title is, what it adds if you do watch it, and who is in it.
No. 01 · 2021 · Film · 1h 32m · optional
Spiral
Alexander, a young actor, has been falling for a few months in a spiral of self-destruction, becoming strongly addicted to alcohol and drugs. One night, he is stabbed by drug dealers and almost dies. To get out of his addictions he wrote the scenario of a film "Spiral" close to autofiction where he would play the main role of Daniel. Olivier Rainer, a director whom he admires, agrees to direct the movie and make Alexander pass screen tests while rewriting the script by incorporating elements of the personal life of the actor. Alexander wishing to exorcise his demons and reach his catharsis will follow Olivier unconditionally in a blistering adventure where reality and fiction merge.
Why it matters: A copycat killer in a spin-off; optional.
- Starring
- Sofiene Mamdi, Constantin Leu, and Cécile Fisera
- Director
- Sofiene Mamdi
- Scores
- IMDb 5.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 77%
The essentials, in release order
- Saw2004 · Film · 1h 43mTwo men chained in a bathroom; the place to start.
- Saw II2005 · Film · 1h 33mJigsaw's first full game.
- Saw III2006 · Film · 1h 48mAmanda becomes Jigsaw's apprentice.
- Saw IV2007 · Film · 1h 33mRuns alongside Saw III.
- Saw V2008 · Film · 1h 35mDetective Hoffman's secret.
- Saw VI2009 · Film · 1h 30mJigsaw's plan targets an insurance company.
- Saw 3D2010 · Film · 1h 30mMeant as the finale of the original run.
- Jigsaw2017 · Film · 1h 31mA new game, ten years later.
- Saw X2023 · Film · 1h 58mSet between Saw and Saw II; John Kramer's own story.
Common questions
Do I need to watch every Saw title?
No. You can skip 1 of the 10 titles in the Saw franchise and still follow the main story: Spiral. The essentials (9 titles) take about 15 hours instead of 16 hours.
How long are the Saw essentials?
About 15 hours for 9 titles, in release order starting with Saw.
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