Sauvage
Seen it?2018 | 97 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Léo, a 22-year-old homeless sex worker searches for genuine love on the streets of Strasbourg.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Rising Star Award. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Camille Vidal-Naquet
- Félix MaritaudLéo
- Éric BernardAhd
- Nicolas DiblaMihal
- Philippe OhrelClaude
- Marie SeuxDoctor
- Jean-Pierre BastéBookseller
- Lucas BlegerDisabled Man
- Camille MüllerBand Boy
- Philippe CouerreRehab Doctor