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

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