Savages (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1972, Savages is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by James Ivory, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A tribe of primitive "mudpeople" encounter a croquet ball, rolling through their forest. Following it, they find themselves on a vast, deserted Long Island estate. Entering, they begin to become civilized and assume the stereotypical roles and dress of people at a weekend party. There follows an allegory of upper-class behavior. At last, they begin to devolve toward their original status, and after a battle at croquet, they disappear into the woods.
Who’s in it. Savages stars Lewis J. Stadlen as Julian Branch, a Song Writer (as Lewis Stadlen), Anne Francine as Carlotta, a Hostess, Thayer David as Otto Nurder, a Capitalist and Susan Blakely as Cecily, a Debutante, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Savages has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Savages (1972)?
- 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 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Savages?
- Savages stars Lewis J. Stadlen, Anne Francine, Thayer David, Susan Blakely and Russ Thacker.
- When was Savages released?
- Savages was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.