Saltburn
Seen it?2023 | 131 min | Drama, Comedy, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it drew serious awards attention, despite a box office flop. 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
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton, who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family's sprawling estate, for a summer never to be forgotten.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes, 5 BAFTAs and 3 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$21 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.6 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Emerald Fennell
- Barry KeoghanOliver Quick
- Jacob ElordiFelix Catton
- Rosamund PikeElspeth Catton
- Richard E. GrantSir James Catton
- Alison OliverVenetia Catton
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- Paul RhysDuncan
- Ewan MitchellMichael Gavey
- Sadie SoverallAnnabel