The Savages is a 2007 American comedy-drama film directed by Tamara Jenkins and starring Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman. The film follows the dysfunctional relationship between siblings Wendy and Jon Savage as they navigate the challenges of caring for their aging father who has dementia. Laura Linney delivers a nuanced and emotionally charged performance as Wendy, capturing the complexities of her character's strained family dynamics. The Savages is a poignant and darkly humorous film that explores themes of family, mortality, and the complexities of human relationships. It received critical acclaim and was nominated for two Academy Awards.
