Legacy Report
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2013
The Saratov Approach
The inspirational true story
The inspirational true story
For more than a decade, The Saratov Approach has continued to reach audiences through theaters, home video, streaming platforms, international distribution, and community screenings. What began as an independent film about two kidnapped missionaries became one of the most influential and enduring faith-based films of its generation.
Theatrical release. 150+ theaters and screens across the U.S. Estimated theatrical attendance of 250,000. Box office revenue of $2.1 million, the fastest LDS film ever to reach $1 million at the U.S. box office.
Streaming and digital. Available on Prime Video, Netflix, Tubi, Living Scriptures, and Apple TV. Netflix 3 years with approximately 4,000 views per month estimated. Amazon Prime 10+ years with approximately 2,000 views per month estimated. YouTube streaming with 400,000+ views. DVD sales of 100,000+ units. Tens of thousands reached through ongoing church and mission screenings.
International distribution. Europe, South America, Middle East, and more.
The Saratov Approach is based on the true story of two Latter-day Saint missionaries who were kidnapped in Saratov, Russia, and their harrowing rescue.
Rotten Tomatoes 67% audience score. IMDb 5.5 out of 10 user rating. Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5 average rating.
Thousands of audience reviews. High audience recommendation. Inspiring conversations that continue today.
Winner, Utah Film Awards. Best Picture. Best Director. Best Cinematography. Best Editor.
From theaters to streaming, Saratov continues to find new audiences more than a decade later. A story that remains relevant. A message that endures.
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