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Savage Grace

2007Movie1 h 37 minNR

Drama
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic515.1Rotten Tomatoes38%38%

A profoundly sad, relentlessly bleak drama movie about family and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Tragic Family Drama
  • Psychological Study
  • Based on True Events
  • Dysfunctional Relationships
  • Dark & Disturbing
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Social Commentary
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Sophisticated Cinematography

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Tom Kalin
Written by
Howard A. Rodman
Produced by
Christine Vachon, Iker Monfort, Katie Roumel
Music by
Fernando Velázquez

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Facts

September 20, 2007 · 1 h 37 min · NR

Released
September 20, 2007
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Spain, France
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Big, Screwed-Up Family, Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Parental Incest +1

  • Big, Screwed-Up Family
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Parental Incest
  • Cure Your Gays

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Savage Grace?"

Questions about Savage Grace

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Savage Grace?

PhiloAMC+Sundance NowPlexXumo Play

In the United States, Savage Grace streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on Plex and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Savage Grace worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 51).

Will I feel good after watching Savage Grace?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Savage Grace plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Savage Grace a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 31% of its budget.