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Save the Tiger

Seen it?

1973 | 100 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
If you count yourself among people who love relationship stories and book lovers, this one's for you. Relationships are put under a microscope, for better or worse. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

A businessman's professional struggles begin to conflict with his personal life over the course of two days.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Actor. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Drama – Written Directly for the Screen. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars and 3 Golden Globes.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 51K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John G. Avildsen

  • Jack LemmonHarry Stoner
  • Jack GilfordPhil Greene
  • Laurie HeinemanMyra
  • Norman BurtonFred Mirrell
  • Patricia SmithJanet Stoner
  • Thayer DavidCharlie Robbins
  • William HansenMeyer
  • Harvey JasonRico
  • Liv LindelandUla
  • Lara ParkerMargo Duka