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Savannah

Play trailer Poster for Savannah PG-13,  2013,  1h 50m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 20% 15 Reviews Tomatometer 37% 250+ Ratings Popcornmeter
20% Tomatometer 15 Reviews 37% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
A former slave (Chiwetel Ejiofor) recounts the tale of his friend Ward Allen (Jim Caviezel), an upper-class Southerner who rejected his heritage in favor of a free life as a duck hunter.

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Godfrey Cheshire RogerEbert.com Aug 23, 2013
1/4
A movie that's essentially only of local interest. Go to Full Review
Farran Smith Nehme New York Post Aug 23, 2013
1/4
This is a Southern "Downton Abbey," minus the loopy plot turns and wisecracks that make that series so addictive. Go to Full Review
Neil Genzlinger New York Times Aug 22, 2013
2.5/5
The film's tale ends up being less rich than its lovely Georgia settings. Go to Full Review
Ian Kane Epoch Times Aug 28, 2023
4/5
It’s also a well-told movie that has to do with friendships across color lines, something that was a lot more common in the Old South than most Hollywood productions would have you believe. Go to Full Review
Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Aug 22, 2019
Some beautifully photographed landscape shots are the only aspect of interest in this bewilderingly bland exercise. Go to Full Review
Lapacazo Magrira Sandoval New York Amsterdam News Aug 21, 2018
Savannah is a great family movie choice... It stresses the value of friendship despite society's pressures. It's also directed with style and genuine affection, making every frame as unforgettable as the last. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Annette Haywood-Carter

Director

Jim Caviezel

Ward Allen

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Christmas Moultrie

Jaimie Alexander

Lucy Stubbs

Bradley Whitford

Jack Cay

Sam Shepard

Mr. Stubbs

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Movie Info

Synopsis A former slave (Chiwetel Ejiofor) recounts the tale of his friend Ward Allen (Jim Caviezel), an upper-class Southerner who rejected his heritage in favor of a free life as a duck hunter.
Director
Annette Haywood-Carter
Producer
Annette Haywood-Carter, Randall Miller, Jody Savin
Screenwriter
Ken Carter, Annette Haywood-Carter
Production Co
Unclaimed Freight
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Sexuality)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 3, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$36.7K
Runtime
1h 50m
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