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Saving Grace

2000·Movie
1h 33min·R
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic626.7Rotten Tomatoes64%83%
IMDb6.9Metacritic626.7Rotten Tomatoes64%83%

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life and society

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Unexpectedly widowed, prim and proper housewife Grace Trevethyn finds herself in dire financial straits when she inherits massive debts her late husband had been accruing for years. Faced with losing her house, she decides to use her talent for horticulture and hatches a plan to grow potent marijuana which can be sold at an astronomical price, thus solving her financial crisis.
Quirky British ComedySmall-Town CharmMiddle-Aged ProtagonistFinancial HardshipUnlikely EntrepreneurGentle HumorFeel-Good StoryRedemptionHorticulture

Crew

Directed by:
Nigel Cole
Written by:
Craig Ferguson, Mark Crowdy, Mark Crowdy
Produced by:
Craig Ferguson, Gail Stevens, Steve Clark-Hall
Composed by:
Simon Price, Ruth Sullivan, Pauline Griffiths

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Saving Grace

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Saving Grace legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaTubi TV

Saving Grace is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Saving Grace worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Saving Grace rated?

RDrug useStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use and strong language.

How long is Saving Grace?

1 h 33 min

Saving Grace runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Saving Grace?

Critics63
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate Saving Grace higher (73) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Saving Grace a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$26 million

Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Saving Grace in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Saving Grace?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Saving Grace in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Saving Grace use?

Quirky TownRunning GagIntergenerational FriendshipLike a Son to MeGood All AlongIntoxication EnsuesTook a Level in BadassHypocritical HeartwarmingNew-Age Retro HippieHope SpotClose-Knit CommunityThe Mistressand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for Saving Grace, including Quirky Town, Running Gag, Intergenerational Friendship.