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Savage Grace

2007·Movie
1h 37min·NR
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Family, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Truth is more shocking than fiction.

This examination of a famous scandal from the 1970s explores the relationship between Barbara Baekeland and her only son, Antony. Barbara, a lonely social climber unhappily married to the wealthy but remote plastics heir Brooks Baekeland, dotes on Antony, who is homosexual. As Barbara tries to "cure" Antony of his sexuality -- sometimes by seducing him herself -- the groundwork is laid for a murderous tragedy.
Tragic Family DramaPsychological StudyBased on True EventsDysfunctional RelationshipsDark & DisturbingEccentric CharactersSocial CommentarySlow-Burn TensionSophisticated Cinematography

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Savage Grace legally?

Savage Grace is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Savage Grace worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Savage Grace rated?

NRNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is Savage Grace?

1 h 37 min

Savage Grace runs 1 h 37 min.

Is Savage Grace based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Savage Grace?

Critics45
Audiences49

Yes. Critics average 45 and audiences 49 out of 100, so both groups see Savage Grace much the same way.

Was Savage Grace a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 31% of its budget.

What language is Savage Grace in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Spain, France.

In how many countries can I watch Savage Grace?

19ATBYCACHDEDKESFIGBGGIEITJPKR+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Savage Grace in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Savage Grace use?

Big, Screwed-Up FamilyVery Loosely Based on a True StoryParental IncestCure Your Gays

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Savage Grace, including Big, Screwed-Up Family, Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Parental Incest.