Saved! is a 2004 American satirical comedy film directed by Brian Dannelly, and starring Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit, Eva Amurri, Martin Donovan, and Mary-Louise Parker. Its plot follows a teenage girl at a Christian high school who has sex with her boyfriend in an attempt to "cure" him of his homosexuality; she becomes pregnant as a result and is ostracized by her schoolmates. Filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, the film had its theatrical release on May 28, 2004. Saved! was considered a sleeper hit, grossing over $9 million domestically following a platform release through Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many remarking on its blend of religious satire with elements of the contemporary teen film.
| Director | Brian Dannelly |
| Produced by | Michael Ohoven, Sandy Stern, Michael Stipe, William Vince |
| Writer(s) | Brian Dannelly, Michael Urban |
| Starring | Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit, Heather Matarazzo, Eva Amurri, Martin Donovan, Mary-Louise Parker |
| Music | Christophe Beck |
| Cinematography | Bobby Bukowski |
| Edited by | Pamela Martin |
| Production, company | United Artists |
| Distributed by | MGM Distribution Co. |
| Released | January 21, 2004 (Sundance), May 28, 2004 |
| Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5 million |
| Box office | $10.1 million |
| Netflix ID | 60033351 |
About Saved!
A girl at a Christian school receives a visitation from Jesus Christ who tries to help her purify her school. Everything goes awry when she unexpectedly becomes pregnant and her friends turn on her. The film was directed by Brian Dannelly.
Achievement of Saved!
Original music for the film was composed by Christophe Beck. It premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.
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