The Savage Is Loose (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1974, The Savage Is Loose is an adventure film directed by George C. Scott, running about 114 minutes. “No woman is an island... forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A husband, wife and their son are stranded on a remote island with no way off; as the son grows older, sexual tensions emerge.
Who’s in it. The Savage Is Loose stars George C. Scott as John, Trish Van Devere as Maida, John David Carson as David and Lee Montgomery as Young David.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Savage Is Loose has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Savage Is Loose page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Savage Is Loose tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Savage Is Loose (1974)?
- In US, The Savage Is Loose is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Savage Is Loose worth watching?
- The Savage Is Loose holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Savage Is Loose?
- The Savage Is Loose stars George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, John David Carson and Lee Montgomery.
- When was The Savage Is Loose released?
- The Savage Is Loose was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.