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By Kat Halstead
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Costume drama satire has sex, language, injury detail.
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Savage House
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What's the Story?
SAVAGE HOUSE is set in 18th-century England, where Sir Chauncey (Richard E. Grant) and Lady Savage (Claire Foy) find themselves in financial and social disrepute. When the fancy Devonshires write to ask if the couple can accommodate them on their upcoming tour, the Savages pull out all the stops to prepare for the visit from the higher class couple. Going to extremes to refurbish their estate and plan an elaborate meal that will get society talking in all the right ways, they sell what's left of their art and jewels, and put their few remaining members of staff hard at work. But can they really pull off a miracle to climb back up the social ladder, and what else will they have to sacrifice in their quest?
Is It Any Good?
There are funny moments and some great performances in this costume drama satire, but it never quite reaches the clever heights of the likes of The Great or The Favourite in its execution. Savage House draws humor from sending up the genre and the excesses that comes with the wealthy lifestyles of the time, and it includes more mature content than your typical costume drama when it comes to language and sex. But it feels overlong and not a huge amount actually happens. The final meal itself has the absurd, claustrophobic feel of something like Bunuel's The Exterminating Angel, but it's nowhere near as sharp or poignant. It'll likely amuse those who enjoy the genre with an additional "naughty" touch, but the comedy isn't as astute as it thinks it is, and the boundaries are more poked than pushed. Overall, it's an enjoyable romp, but nothing that hasn't been seen before.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the themes of class and wealth in Savage House. How were characters of different financial and social standing treated differently in the film? Why were Sir Chauncey and Lady Savage so desperate for their dinner to go well?
What compromises did Sir Chauncey and Lady Savage make in order to host the Devonshires? Did you understand their desperation? Did you think any of their behavior was warranted or did they go too far? Have you ever felt tempted to go to extreme measures to impress someone? Do you think it ever works out?
Discuss the strong language used in the movie. Did it seem necessary, or excessive? What did it contribute to the movie?
How was sex and nudity handled in the film? Was it sensitive? Gratuitous? What's the difference? Parents, talk to your teens about your own values regarding sex and relationships.
Discuss the film's violence and gore. Did the satirical tone make it feel less impactful? Why, or why not? Do some types of media violence have different impact than others?
Movie Details
- In theaters : June 5, 2026
- Cast : Richard E. Grant , Claire Foy , Jack Farthing
- Director : Peter Glanz
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studios : Paramount Pictures , Republic Pictures
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : History
- Run time : 113 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : sexual content, violent content and language
- Last updated : June 3, 2026
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