
Sinners and Saints
6.1
5.6
Two troubled New Orleans detectives confront brutal murders, escalating gang warfare, and a sinister conspiracy while their own lives unravel.
Ember's analysis
- MoodSomber
- EnergyIntense
- PacingBrisk
- IntensityStrong
- ComplexityEasy to follow
- ViolenceBrutal
More about the film
Overview
In lawless storm ravaged New Orleans, eleaguered Detective Sean Riley is trying to cope with the death of his young son and the abandonment of his wife. Facing a probable suspension from the department, Riley is teamed with a young homicide Detective, Will Ganz, to help solve a series of brutal murders that have plunged the city into a major gang war. The two quickly realize there is something far more sinister going on than either could have ever imagined.
What sets it apart
- Sean Riley is coping with the death of his young son while pursuing brutal murders.
- The murders plunge New Orleans into a gang war before Riley and Ganz discover a deeper sinister operation.
- The film emphasizes New Orleans's underbelly, brutal murders, shootouts, and Riley's probable suspension.
- Sean Riley is teamed with young homicide detective Will Ganz despite Riley's personal and professional crises.
Films like Sinners and Saints, and why
- The Departedgritty urban crime action, corrupt institutions, and hard-edged police investigation
- Training Daybrutal gang conflict, morally compromised detectives, and bleak urban intensity
- The French ConnectionNew Orleans crime setting, stylized shootouts, and pulpy police thriller energy
Movie Details
- Director
- William Kaufman
- Release Date
- 2010-06-30
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (112)
Common questions
- What is Sinners and Saints about?
- Two troubled New Orleans detectives confront brutal murders, escalating gang warfare, and a sinister conspiracy while their own lives unravel.
- What is Sinners and Saints like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sinners and Saints as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sinners and Saints violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Sinners and Saints as brutal.
- Which films are like Sinners and Saints?
- Films with a similar feel include The Departed, Training Day, and The French Connection.
- How long is Sinners and Saints?
- Sinners and Saints runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sinners and Saints?
- In United States, Sinners and Saints streams on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Fawesome, Starz Apple TV channel, Tubi TV.
Cast
- William KaufmanDirector
- Johnny StrongDetective Sean Riley
- Kevin PhillipsDetective Will Ganz
- Costas MandylorRaymond Crowe
- Sean Patrick FlaneryColin
- Tom BerengerCaptain Trahan
- Kim CoatesDetective Dave Besson
- Jolene BlalockStacy
- Jürgen ProchnowMr. Rhykin
- Method ManWeddo
- Brooklyn SudanoBeth Ganz





















