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Savages

2012·Movie
2h 11min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic596.2Rotten Tomatoes50%54%

Where to watch

Netflix

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What's your score?

Your score

Savages fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou're watching with familyYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Young. Beautiful. Deadly.

Pot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel that kidnapped their shared girlfriend.
Crime ThrillerAction-PackedDrug CartelIntense ViolenceNeo-Noir ElementsStylish DirectionLove TriangleHigh StakesModern CrimeVisceral

Crew

Directed by:
Oliver Stone, Maileen Williams Matheny
Written by:
Oliver Stone, Shane Salerno, Don Winslow
Produced by:
Shane Salerno, Sarah Halley Finn, Fernando Sulichin
Composed by:
Tod A. Maitland, Kevin Kaska, Nick Glennie-Smith

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Savages

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Savages legally?

Netflix

Savages is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Savages worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Savages rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Savages?

2 h 11 min

Savages runs 2 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Savages?

Critics55
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see Savages much the same way.

Was Savages a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$83 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $83 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Savages in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Savages?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Savages in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Savages, including Cassandra Truth, In-Series Nickname, Blood Knight.