Salt (2010)
A relentless CIA operative races against time, outwitting former colleagues to expose a conspiracy and clear her name.
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?"
How intense is Salt?
Salt is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Salt feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyhigh octanepulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Salt
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Salt for you?
Is Salt scary?
No. Salt is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Salt gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Salt sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Salt OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Salt?
Salt runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream Salt?
Salt is streaming on Starz and YouTube (free).
Does Salt have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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