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Savages

2012Movie2 h 11 minR

57

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A brutally violent, nerve-racking crime movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

Young. Beautiful. Deadly.

Pot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel that kidnapped their shared girlfriend.

Feels like

Stylized Crime Thriller
Ultra-Violent Action
Triangular Relationship Drama
Sun-Drenched Noir
Cartel Warfare
Oliver Stone Signature Style
Adrenaline-Fueled Tension
Morally Ambiguous Protagonists

Crew

Directed by: Oliver Stone
Written by: Oliver Stone, Shane Salerno, Don Winslow
Produced by: Eric Kopeloff, Moritz Borman, Evan Bates
Music by: Adam Peters

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Facts

July 6, 2012 · 2 h 11 min · R

Released: July 6, 2012
Runtime: 2 h 11 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Nudity
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $45 million
Box office: $83 million
Available in: 77 countries

Tropes

Cassandra Truth, In-Series Nickname, Blood Knight +9

Cassandra Truth
In-Series Nickname
Blood Knight
Black Dude Dies First
Dirty Cop
Insult Backfire
Mama Bear
The Mole
Soundtrack Dissonance
Even Evil Has Loved Ones
He Who Fights Monsters
Bittersweet Ending

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Savages?"

Questions about Savages

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Savages?

In the United States, Savages streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Savages worth watching?

57

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 59).

Will I feel good after watching Savages?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Savages good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Savages use?

Cassandra TruthIn-Series NicknameBlood KnightBlack Dude Dies FirstDirty CopInsult BackfireMama BearThe MoleSoundtrack DissonanceEven Evil Has Loved OnesHe Who Fights MonstersBittersweet Endingand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Cassandra Truth, In-Series Nickname, and Blood Knight.