Savage Grace (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2007, Savage Grace is a drama film directed by Tom Kalin, running about 97 minutes. “Truth is more shocking than fiction.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This examination of a famous scandal from the 1970s explores the relationship between Barbara Baekeland and her only son, Antony. Barbara, a lonely social climber unhappily married to the wealthy but remote plastics heir Brooks Baekeland, dotes on Antony, who is homosexual. As Barbara tries to "cure" Antony of his sexuality -- sometimes by seducing him herself -- the groundwork is laid for a murderous tragedy.
Who’s in it. Savage Grace stars Julianne Moore as Barbara Baekeland, Stephen Dillane as Brooks Baekeland, Eddie Redmayne as Tony Baekeland and Anne Reid as Nini Daly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Savage Grace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Savage Grace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Savage Grace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Savage Grace (2007)?
- In US, Savage Grace is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Savage Grace worth watching?
- Savage Grace holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Savage Grace?
- Savage Grace stars Julianne Moore, Stephen Dillane, Eddie Redmayne, Anne Reid and Elena Anaya.
- When was Savage Grace released?
- Savage Grace was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.