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Savages
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Oliver Stone. With Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively, Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Pot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel that kidnapped their shared girlfriend.
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6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTPot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel that kidnapped their shared girlfriend.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Savages.
MoviHero lists July 6, 2012 as the release date for Savages. Oliver Stone is the listed director. The listed cast includes Taylor Kitsch as Chon, Blake Lively as Ophelia 'O' Sage, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Ben, John Travolta as Dennis. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 6, 2012
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime2h 11m
DirectorOliver Stone
CastTaylor Kitsch as Chon, Blake Lively as Ophelia 'O' Sage, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Ben, John Travolta as Dennis
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Savages right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Savages runs 2h 11m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.4/10 from 2,369 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
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