Saving Silverman (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Saving Silverman is a 2001 romantic comedy directed by Dennis Dugan, starring Steve Zahn and Jason Biggs. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $26.1 million worldwide on a $22 million budget. Critics gave it 22 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Dennis Dugan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $22M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saving Silverman About?
The premise of Saving Silverman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Darren Silverman is about to marry someone his friends believe is the wrong woman. Childhood friends J.D. and Wayne are convinced he’s settling for a loveless marriage and decide to intervene. They concoct a plan to reunite him with his high school sweetheart, which involves a misguided kidnapping and a chaotic pursuit. Their friendship is put to the test as they embark on a wild and increasingly complicated mission to save Darren from what they believe is a disastrous mistake.
Saving Silverman Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- tv special
- marriage
- making of
- interview
- harassment
- friend
- filmmaking
- dominant fiancee
- class differences
- behind the scenes
- character name in title
Saving Silverman Cast
Steve Zahn leads the cast, with Jason Biggs. Directed by Dennis Dugan.
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Director Dennis Dugan
More from Dennis Dugan
More films directed by Dennis Dugan, best-rated first: Big Daddy, Happy Gilmore, You Don't Mess with the Zohan and I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry.
Saving Silverman Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Saving Silverman 22 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 22 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 57% User score
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Saving Silverman Plot Summary
What happens in Saving Silverman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the cherished memories of their idyllic childhood persist, Darren Silverman—along with his steadfast friends Wayne LeFessier and J.D. McNugent—find a shared passion in their unwavering admiration for the music of Neil Diamond. United by their musical pursuits, the trio forms Diamonds in the Rough, an eponymous tribute band that resonates with authenticity and passion.
Full summary
The whole story of Saving Silverman, scene by scene
Saving Silverman Box Office & Budget
Saving Silverman grossed $26.1 million worldwide on a $22 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost. $19.4 million came from the US and Canada and $6.7 million (26%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$26.1M
1.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $19.4M
- International
- $6.7M
- Budget
- $22M
Saving Silverman Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Saving Silverman.
How Well Do You Know Saving Silverman?
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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What tribute band do Darren, Wayne, and J.D. form?
Cars in Saving Silverman
12 cars on screen, including the 1982 Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Junior and the 1997 BMW 328i E36.
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1997 BMW 328i E36 Important role -
1978 Piaggio Vespa Rally 200 E Important role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Saving Silverman Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Diablesse” and “Evil Woman”.
- Also known as
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- Diablesse
- Evil Woman
- Hriešnica
- Tan Perversa Como El Diablo
- マテリアル・ウーマン
- Zickenterror - Der Teufel ist eine Frau
- Assatanata
- Стерва
- Tres idiotas y una bruja
- Pekelná ženská
- Twarda laska
- Nő a baj
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- En djävul till flickvän
- Piru naiseksi
- להציל את סילברמן
- Um Diabo de Miúda
- Спасяването на Силвърман
- Mulher Infernal
- Şeytan Kadın
- 악마같은 여자
- Apsaugoti Silvermaną
- Σώστε τον Γαμπρό
- Bons copains, mauvais plan
- Врятувати невдаху
- 抢救疑情大兵
- นางมารเสน่ห์หอมป่วน
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Movies Like Saving Silverman
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life, Save the Date and Save the Wedding.
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How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life 1968 -
Save the Date 2012 -
Save the Wedding 2021 -
Silberhochzeit 2006 -
The Sweetest Thing 2002 -
Love, Wedding, Marriage 2011 -
American Matchmaker 1940 -
Stealing Harvard 2002 -
License to Wed 2007 -
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters 2020 -
Suzie Gold 2004 -
The Wedding Plan 2017
Saving Silverman FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Saving Silverman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saving Silverman?
Saving Silverman runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Saving Silverman released?
Saving Silverman was released on February 9, 2001.
Who directed Saving Silverman?
Saving Silverman was directed by Dennis Dugan.
More films by Dennis Dugan Who is in the cast of Saving Silverman?
Saving Silverman stars Steve Zahn and Jason Biggs.
How much did Saving Silverman make at the box office?
Saving Silverman grossed $26.1 million worldwide ($19.4 million domestic, $6.7 million international) on a budget of $22 million.
How is Saving Silverman rated?
Saving Silverman has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 22 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Saving Silverman have a post-credit scene?
No. Saving Silverman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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