The Saratov Approach is a 2013 American dramatic thriller film written and directed by Garrett Batty. It depicts the 1998 kidnapping of two missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Saratov, Russia. It began a limited release on October 9, 2013, solely in Utah. Subsequently, the film was released throughout the Mormon Corridor. On January 10, 2014, the film began an expanded limited release throughout the United States.

The Saratov Approach (2013)
Directed by Garrett Batty
Genres - Action-Adventure, Drama, Thriller |
Release Date - Oct 9, 2013 |
Run Time - 107 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG-13
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Official Site
Box Office
$2,146,999
Themes
Tags
Abduction, Andrew Propst, Based On True Story, Kidnapping, Missionary, Mormon Missionary, Ransom, Russia, Saratov, Saratov Approach, True Stories
Attributes
Filming Location: shot in Estonia, shot in Utah
Narrative Location: Saratov, set in Russia
Time Period: set in
Narrative Location: Saratov, set in Russia
Time Period: set in
Alternate Titles
Reféns em Saratov
BR
The Saratov Approach
JP, US
Саратовский подход
RU