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The Savages (2007) | Criteria

Still from The Savages — The Savages (2007) — Tamara JenkinsPhotographed by W. Mott Hupfel III

Poster for The Savages

Tamara Jenkins

The Savages

English / 2007 / 1h 54m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.68/5·21.4K ratings·3.5K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

Included in
Family Reunions
Position 9
Included in
Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman
Position 7

Credits

Crew

DirectorTamara Jenkins

WriterTamara Jenkins

CinematographerW. Mott Hupfel III

Composer

EditorBrian A. Kates

ProducerLori Keith Douglas, Anne Carey, Ted Hope, Erica Westheimer

Cast

Laura Linneyas Wendy Savage

Philip Seymour Hoffmanas Jon Savage

Philip Boscoas Lenny Savage

Peter Friedmanas Larry

David Zayasas Eduardo

Gbenga Akinnagbeas Jimmy

Cara Seymouras Kasia

Tonye Patanoas Ms. Robinson

Guy Boydas Bill Lachman

Debra Monkas Nancy Lachman

Rosemary Murphyas Doris Metzger

Hal Blankenshipas Burt

Joan Jaffeas Lizzie

Salem Ludwigas Mr. Sperry

Peter Frechetteas Matt

Maddie Cormanas Annie

Margo Martindaleas Roz

Michael Blacksonas Howard

Sidné Andersonas Simone

Sandra Daleyas Attendant