Saving Grace (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Saving Grace is a 2000 crime comedy directed by Nigel Cole, starring Brenda Blethyn. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $28.7 million worldwide on a $10 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2001. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Nigel Cole
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fine Line Features
- Budget
- $10M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saving Grace About?
The premise of Saving Grace without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seeking a fresh start, Sarah leaves the city for a quiet life in the countryside. However, her past catches up with her, disrupting the peace and bringing unexpected chaos to the rural community. She's forced to face the troubles she tried to escape, leading to a hilarious and unpredictable series of events as she navigates her complicated history.
Saving Grace Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- marijuana
- greenhouse
- drug dealer
- gay couple
- england
- london england
- growing cannabis
- plant
- debt
- bank
- drugs
- small town
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- cornwall
- female protagonist
- drug humor
- cannabis use
- 420
- watching a movie
- vicar
- vicarage
- techno music
- sorrow
- smoking marijuana
- shopping trolley
- shopping mall
- pusher
- priest
- pregnant girlfriend
- policeman
- male female relationship
- marijuana joint
- loss of husband
- lawnmower
- laughter
- gardner
- funeral party
- fish
- fishing boat
- fisherwoman
- fisherboat
- drug use
- drinking wine
- cigarette smoking
- church
- cemetery
- cashier
- botany
- bar
- bank employee
- cult film
Where to Watch Saving Grace
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Saving Grace Cast
Brenda Blethyn stars in Saving Grace. Directed by Nigel Cole.
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Director Nigel Cole
Saving Grace Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Saving Grace 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 65% User score
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Saving Grace Plot Summary
What happens in Saving Grace 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
The story unfolds with Matthew Stewart digging a grave for Grace Trevethyn’s husband, John (played by Bill Weston), who has tragically taken his own life. Now a widow, Grace (Brenda Blethyn) finds her life turned upside down when she discovers that John’s financial mismanagement has led to overwhelming debt, threatening her beloved estate and possessions with repossession. The burden of these debts is compounded by the incessant arrival of threatening letters from eager banks and credit card companies, with the local postman, Bill Hallet, delivering grim updates to her doorstep.
Full summary
The whole story of Saving Grace, scene by scene
Saving Grace Box Office & Budget
Saving Grace grossed $28.7 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost. $12.2 million came from the US and Canada and $16.6 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$28.7M
2.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $12.2M
- International
- $16.6M
- Budget
- $10M
Saving Grace Awards & Nominations
Saving Grace earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2001.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
Saving Grace Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Saving Grace.
How Well Do You Know Saving Grace?
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 is the protagonist struggling with her late husband's financial issues?
Cars in Saving Grace
9 cars on screen, including the Jaguar XJ Series III and the 1964 Morris Minor 1000.
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1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Important role -
1986 LTI FX4S Minor role
Saving Grace Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “L'erba di Grace” and “Salvando a Grace”.
- Also known as
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- L'erba di Grace
- Salvando a Grace
- Grasgeflüster
- El jardín de la alegría
- O Barato de Grace
- Bílá vdova
- Joint Venture
- Спасите Грейс
- Fűbenjáró bűn
- להציל את גרייס
- 오! 그레이스
- Reševanje vdove Grace
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- 拯救格雷斯
- El jardí de l’alegria
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Saving Grace FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Saving Grace, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saving Grace?
Saving Grace runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Saving Grace released?
Saving Grace was released on August 4, 2000.
Who directed Saving Grace?
Saving Grace was directed by Nigel Cole.
More films by Nigel Cole Who is in the cast of Saving Grace?
Saving Grace stars Brenda Blethyn.
Where can I watch Saving Grace?
In the US, Saving Grace is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Saving Grace make at the box office?
Saving Grace grossed $28.7 million worldwide ($12.2 million domestic, $16.6 million international) on a budget of $10 million.
How is Saving Grace rated?
Saving Grace has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 62 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Was Saving Grace nominated for any awards?
Saving Grace received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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