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The Savages

2007·Movie·R·114 min·6.9(440)

There's a moment in everyone's life when childhood ends and adulthood begins. For Jon and Wendy Savage, that moment is now.

A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.

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Where to watch The Savages in United States

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About The Savages

The Savages is a 2007 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Tamara Jenkins. The cast is led by Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Bosco. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Savages was produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures, Ad Hominem Enterprises, and Lone Star Film Group and made in United States of America. It was released on November 28, 2007, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $11 million worldwide.

Director
Tamara Jenkins
Writers
Tamara Jenkins
Release date
November 28, 2007
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$11 million
Production
Fox Searchlight Pictures, Ad Hominem Enterprises, Lone Star Film Group
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The Savages cast & crew

The Savages was directed by Tamara Jenkins and written by Tamara Jenkins.

The cast features Laura Linney as Wendy Savage, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Jon Savage, Philip Bosco as Lenny Savage, Peter Friedman as Larry, David Zayas as Eduardo, and Gbenga Akinnagbe as Jimmy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stephen Trask, cinematography is by W. Mott Hupfel III, and it was produced by Ted Hope and Anne Carey.

Is The Savages worth watching?

The Savages holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 440 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and comedy, The Savages is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Savages

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Cast of The Savages

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Wendy Savage

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Jon Savage

Philip Bosco

Philip Bosco

Lenny Savage

Peter Friedman

Peter Friedman

Larry

David Zayas

David Zayas

Eduardo

Gbenga Akinnagbe

Gbenga Akinnagbe

Jimmy

Cara Seymour

Cara Seymour

Kasia

Tonye Patano

Tonye Patano

Ms. Robinson

Guy Boyd

Guy Boyd

Bill Lachman

Debra Monk

Debra Monk

Nancy Lachman

Rosemary Murphy

Rosemary Murphy

Doris Metzger

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Hal Blankenship

Burt

The Savages — FAQs

Where can I watch The Savages in United States?

The Savages is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is The Savages in?

The Savages is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Savages?

The Savages runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).

What is The Savages rated?

The Savages is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 440 ratings.

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