Savages (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Savages is a 2012 drama thriller directed by Oliver Stone, starring Taylor Kitsch, Aaron Johnson and Blake Lively. It is based on Savages by Don Winslow. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes and earned $83 million worldwide on a $45 million budget. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $45M
- Based on
- Savages by Don Winslow
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Savages About?
The premise of Savages without spoilers, adapted from Savages by Don Winslow. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a brutal Mexican cartel disrupts their peaceful lives in Laguna Beach, three interconnected individuals—Ben, a Buddhist entrepreneur; Chon, a former Navy SEAL; and Ophelia, a captivating woman—find themselves in a dangerous conflict. Forced to confront the ruthless cartel leader Elena and her menacing lieutenant Lado, they must fight to protect their way of life and uncover the secrets that bind them together. The escalating tensions lead to a relentless and unforgiving battle that will test their strength and loyalty.
Savages Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- one female two males threesome
- marijuana
- rape and revenge
- rape as revenge
- close up of a woman's mouth
- southern california
- arms tied overhead
- love triangle
- damsel in distress
- mercenary
- surveillance
- female crime boss
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- drug dealer
- mansion
- alternate ending
- eurocopter as350 squirrel
- male rear nudity
- beach
- marijuana joint
- ambush
- gun in mouth
- torture
- navy sea air and land force
- rape
- shot in the back
- sniper rifle
- decapitation
- brutality
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- title spoken by character
- rear nudity
- woman on top sex
- clothed female naked male scene
- woman on top
- neo noir
- throne
- clothed sex
- sharing a bath
- cleave gag
- male nudity
- nudity
- taking a bath
- long haired male
- sex scene
- barefoot female
- undressing
- undressing someone
- taking off underwear
- barefoot male
- starts with a sex scene
Savages Cast
Taylor Kitsch leads the cast, with Aaron Johnson and Blake Lively. Directed by Oliver Stone; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Oliver Stone
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Savages Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Savages 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 50% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 63% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
54 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.4 /5
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Savages Plot Summary
What happens in Savages from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Best friends Chon (Taylor Kitsch) and Ben (Aaron Johnson) are dedicated marijuana cultivators thriving in Laguna Beach, California. Their journey begins when Chon, a former Navy SEAL, brings back specially sourced seeds from Afghanistan that yield an extraordinarily potent strain of marijuana. This successful business venture leads Chon and Ben to wealth and establishes them in the local market. Their budding relationship with O (Blake Lively) adds another layer to their lives, as they explore a polyamorous romance together.
Full summary
The whole story of Savages, scene by scene
Savages Box Office & Budget
Savages grossed $83 million worldwide on a $45 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $47.4 million came from the US and Canada and $35.6 million (43%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$83M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $47.4M
- International
- $35.6M
- Budget
- $45M
Savages Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Savages.
How Well Do You Know Savages?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the two main characters that run the marijuana business?
Cars in Savages
28 cars on screen, including the 1985 Dodge Power Ram and the 2003 GMC Savana.
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2003 GMC Savana Important role -
2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Important role -
2007 Lincoln Navigator L Important role
Savages Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “野蠻告白” and “Salvajes”.
- Also known as
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- 野蠻告白
- Salvajes
- Sauvages
- Savages - Im Auge des Kartells
- Le belve
- Особо опасны
- Vahşiler
- Диваци
- בלי חוקים
- 野蛮人
- Divljaci
- Savages: Ponad bezprawiem
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- Дивљаци
- Divoši
- Selvagens
- Vadállatok
- Raakalaiset
- คนเดือดท้าชนคนเถื่อน
- Αγριότητα
- Brutele
- Дикуни
- 野蛮なやつら/SAVAGES
- Divosi
- 파괴자들
- Laukiniai, ველურები
- Divjaki
- Mežoņi
- Những Kẻ Man Rợ
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Savages FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Savages, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Savages?
Savages runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was Savages released?
Savages was released on July 6, 2012.
Who directed Savages?
Savages was directed by Oliver Stone.
More films by Oliver Stone Who is in the cast of Savages?
Savages stars Taylor Kitsch, Aaron Johnson and Blake Lively, among 6 credited actors.
How much did Savages make at the box office?
Savages grossed $83 million worldwide ($47.4 million domestic, $35.6 million international) on a budget of $45 million.
How is Savages rated?
Savages has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is Savages based on a book?
Yes. Savages is adapted from Savages by Don Winslow.
Does Savages have a post-credit scene?
No. Savages has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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