The Unknown Saint (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2020, The Unknown Saint is a comedy and drama film directed by Alaa Eddine Aljem, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Moments before his capture by police, a thief digs a grave to hide a bag of money. Released from prison years later he returns to retrieve the bag, only to find a shrine to an Unknown Saint build directly over his loot, and a brand new village constructed all around it.
Who’s in it. The Unknown Saint stars Younes Bouab as The thief, Salah Bensalah as The Brain, Bouchaib Essamak as Hassan and Mohamed Naimane as Brahim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Unknown Saint has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unknown Saint page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unknown Saint tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unknown Saint (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unknown Saint change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unknown Saint worth watching?
- The Unknown Saint holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unknown Saint?
- The Unknown Saint stars Younes Bouab, Salah Bensalah, Bouchaib Essamak, Mohamed Naimane and Anas El Baz.
- When was The Unknown Saint released?
- The Unknown Saint was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.