The Savages (2007) | agoodmovietowatch
The Savages 7.2 2007 Movie

The Savages

Dir. Female director & Tamara Jenkins · United States of America · English

Philipp Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney play siblings in this understated drama

Our take by Bilal Zouheir

Philipp Seymour Hoffman stars in this family drama next to Laura Linney as siblings. They have to unite to support their father who after the death of his girlfriend finds himself alone. The Savages, after the family name, have dynamics that are all too common and easily recognizable. This is a beautiful and real movie.

What happens

A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.

What the critics said

Notable Critics

"Vital, honest, and engaging."

— David Denby

"The Savages is a delightful movie -- the perfect companion piece (and antidote) to the year's other superb convalescent-dementia picture, Away From Her."

— David Edelstein

Awards

Oscars

2 noms

Nominated: Best ActressNominated: Best Original Screenplay

Golden Globes

1 nom

Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture

Sundance

1 nom

Nominated: Official Selection

Nat. Board of Review

1 nom

Nominated: Official Selection

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Bilal Zouheir

Bilal Zouheir

Bilal Zouheir is the founder of A Good Movie to Watch. He is US-based and a member of the Nevada Film Critics Society. He grew up in Morocco, where he learned English from watching movies. Bilal's work with A Good Movie to Watch is focused on offering an alternative to streaming algorithms, which are often used as commercial tools by streaming services.