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Saving Grace
2000 93 min France, United Kingdom R 16+
★6.8
Crime, Comedy
Director: Nigel Cole
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Description
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.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$12.18M
Worldwide:
$26.33M
Starring
Brenda Blethyn
Actor
Craig Ferguson
Actor
Martin Clunes
Actor
Awards
Sundance Film Festival 2000
— Audience Award – World Cinema
BAFTA 2001
— Carl Foreman Award for Most Promising Newcomer
Golden Globe 2001
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Saving Grace is a lighthearted British comedy that explores the unconventional story of a widow who turns to cannabis cultivation to solve her financial woes. While praised for Brenda Blethyn's charming performance, the film remains a niche experience that divides audiences regarding its humor and emotional depth.
| Acting | Brenda Blethyn delivers a standout, nuanced performance that effectively grounds the film's premise. | |
| Originality | The script offers an original premise by reframing cannabis cultivation through a gentle, fairy-tale lens rather than a dark crime narrative. | |
| Humor | The film's low-key, restrained British humor delights some viewers while leaving others feeling that the comedy lacks energy or bite. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the film's emotional impact are split; some find it a charming, relaxing watch, while others find it unremarkable and devoid of strong feelings. |