Savages (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, Savages is a drama and romance film directed by Carlos Molinero, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Spanish drama about anti-immigrant racism and family problems. Berta is a single nurse raising her deceased sister's three teenage children in a Spanish port city. The two boys are neo-Nazis with a flaming hatred for African immigrants, and the girl has a boyfriend who runs an underground business smuggling illegal aliens from Africa. Into this time bomb comes a cop, Eduardo, who is investigating the vicious assault of a black man. He and Berta fall for each other and make tigerish love in scenes that are much hotter than you might expect from middle-aged actors.
Who’s in it. Savages stars Marisa Paredes, Imanol Arias, Manuel Morón and Roger Casamajor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Savages has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Savages page.
If you liked it. Fans of Savages tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Savages (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Savages change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Savages worth watching?
- Savages holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Savages?
- Savages stars Marisa Paredes, Imanol Arias, Manuel Morón, Roger Casamajor and María Isasi.
- When was Savages released?
- Savages was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.