A gloriously unscrupulous social climber (Richard E Grant) and his razor-sharp wife (Claire Foy) prepare to host a dinner party for a duke and duchess in 18th-century England.
A hilariously scabrous tale of aristocracy in decline, as a pair of desperate aristocrats bank on schmuzing a visiting Duke in a desperate attempt to revive their favour and fortune as their ancestral home crumbles around their ears.
18th Century England, low-ranking aristocrats, the Savages are at their lowest: they despise each other, their house is falling apart, and they are deeply disliked in polite society – sleeping with their servants, and selling off jewellery to keep their gambling and drinking going. Oh, and Chauncey Savage’s (Richard E. Grant – Withnail & I, Can You Ever Forgive Me?) foot might be rotting off.
Hearing of an impending visit by higher ranking nobility, gives them a last gasp chance at saving their failing ancestral home. The pair splash out on new outfits, polish their silver, and hire new help to make sure the House of Savage is looking as impressive as possible. Anchored by two outrageously hilarious performances by British legends Claire Foy (H is for Hawk, All of Us Strangers) and Richard E. Grant as you’ve never seen them before, the sights and smells of Savage House will stick to your skin long after you’ve exited the cinema.
Director: Peter Glanz
Starring: Claire Foy, Richard E. Grant, Bel Powley & Jack Farthing
Year: 2026
Language: In English
Country: UK
Running time: 1hr 54mins