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The Savages
2007 114 min United States of America R 18+
★7.7
Drama, Comedy
Director: Tamara Jenkins
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Description
A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.
US Gross:
$6.62M
Worldwide:
$10.65M
Starring
Laura Linney
Actor
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Actor
Philip Bosco
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2008
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 2008
— Best Screenplay
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
The Savages is a poignant, grounded tragicomedy that explores the complexities of aging, family estrangement, and the burden of caregiving. Critics and audiences alike praise the raw, authentic performances by Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney, which elevate the film’s intimate and observant narrative.
| Acting | Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney deliver profoundly naturalistic, career-best performances that anchor the emotional stakes of the film. | |
| Theme | Tamara Jenkins crafts an honest and intimate portrayal of aging, mortality, and the difficult reality of nursing-home care. | |
| Humor | The film succeeds as a nuanced tragicomedy, balancing sharp, cynical humor with the inherent gloom of family decay. | |
| Ending | The ending remains a point of contention: some viewers find it a powerful, quiet meditation on life, while others criticize it as overly sentimental or saccharine. |