Salt (2010)

Synopsis

As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor, and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a Russian defector accuses her of being a Russian sleeper spy. She goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture, protect her husband, and stay one step ahead of her colleagues at the CIA. Her efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who is Salt?"

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Where to watch

Stream

• Starz Apple TV channel
• Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel

Rent

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• YouTube
• Fandango At Home
• Plex

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• YouTube
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Angelina Jolie as Evelyn Salt
• Liev Schreiber as Theodore Winter
• Chiwetel Ejiofor as Darryl Peabody
• Daniel Olbrychski as Oleg Vasilyevich Orlov
• August Diehl as Mike Krause
• Daniel Pearce as Young Orlov
• Hunt Block as US President Howard Lewis
• Andre Braugher as Secretary of Defense
• Olek Krupa as Russian President Matveyev
• Cassidy Hinkle as Young Salt

If you liked Salt, try

• The Avengers
• A Working Man
• Ghost in the Shell
• Clear and Present Danger
• The Gray Man
• The Equalizer 2
• Johnny English Strikes Again
• Anna

BingeNext's take

If you love fast-paced action with a twist of mystery and thriller, Salt is a great pick, especially if you enjoy stories about espionage and complex characters. Angelina Jolie plays Evelyn Salt, a CIA officer whose world turns upside down when she’s accused of being a Russian spy. The movie keeps you guessing about her true identity while she uses every skill she has to stay ahead of both her enemies and her own agency. It’s a tense, gripping ride that feels like a puzzle you want to solve, with enough action to keep your heart racing. If you’re into films like The Avengers or Clear and Present Danger, Salt offers a similar blend of suspense and excitement, making it perfect for a night when you want to be fully absorbed in a smart, thrilling story.