The SavagesOverview and Synopsis

  • The Savages
  • Opened November 28, 2007 | Runtime:1 hr. 53 min.
  • R
    some sexuality and language
  • Wendy Savage (Laura Linney), a struggling playwright, has little to do with her brother, Jon (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a college professor and author. However, the siblings must find a way to work together when their aged father, Lenny (Philip Read More
  • Cast: Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Bosco, Peter Friedman, David Zayas
  • Director: Tamara Jenkins
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Medical Drama, Family Drama, Domestic Comedy

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  • Laura Linney, Philip Bosco and Philip Seymour Hoffman in "The Savages."
  • Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney in "The Savages."
  • Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman in "The Savages."

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  • Actress Andie MacDowell at the N.Y. premiere of "The Savages."
  • Actress Laura Linney at the N.Y. premiere of "The Savages."
  • Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman at the N.Y. premiere of "The Savages."

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  • THE SAVAGES = Superior Seriocomic Charcacter Piece
    by lugubriousthespian

    Tamara Jenkin's small, idependantly produced film THE SAVAGES is a finely detailed portrait of a struggling brother and sister attempting to find a nursing home for their estranged father after his...Read More

  • Felt very real....very good.
    by karensaucedo

    Made of the things....little warped things......that life is made of....And, of course, stellar acting.......Read More

  • Good, but a little depressing
    by bluebearcare

    Adult siblings coping with the mental and physical decline of their parent. Not the most up-lifting premise. This film, for me, lacked the je ne said quoi that makes me care about the characters....Read More

  • Slightly dark bitter sweet comedy but VERY good
    by Krisk

    Really enjoyed this movie!! Very quirky but love-able characters. Great for anyone who is faced with caring for ailing parents or who had quirky 'rents. Laura L. and Philip S. do a FABULOUS job....Read More

The Savages Critic Reviews

  • "...its universal themes and extraordinary performances make it profoundly moving." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "...Jenkins excels more at maximizing individual moments here than at developing a meaty storyline." Variety

    - Todd McCarthy

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