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SAVING GRACE is genuinely funny British comedy about Grace, a recently widowed woman who risks losing her wonderful estate and beautiful garden because of the huge debts her husband left when he died. To cure her financial ailments, she uses her horticultural talent to raise--and then sell--marijuana plants. But, when Grace .. Read more

Starring	Brenda Blethyn, Craig Ferguson, Martin Clunes, Tchéky Karyo
Director	Nigel Cole
Genres	Comedy

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- "...With its lush photography and pleasing romantic angle, this old-fashioned comedy is funny enough to generate a buzz..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
- 8903
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  Tiresome whimsy
  
  A perfect example of a predictably whimsical piece of English cosiness. If undemanding, formulaic cuteness is what you enjoy watching, by all means go for this ... read more »
  
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  - Rehan
  - 126 reviews
  - London
  - 18 Nov 2005 at 18:10
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  Warm feelings all round
  
  A very gentle story laced with gentle humour. It's one of those small-scale, contained, modest, British movies that makes you feel all warm and fond. A few ... read more »
  
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  - 20 Nov 2011 at 09:27
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  Not The Best Of British
  
  This one is funny in some places, but I do hope this is not the best British comedy can offer
  
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- - Failed
  - 29 reviews
  - 31 Jul 2011 at 18:18
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  Quite funny
  
  It was alright - I would have been happy to see it as BBC drama, not really a big film. Full of stereotypes - quite funny.
  
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- - DiamondDog2
  - 7 reviews
  - 02 Jul 2011 at 13:58
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  I so wanted this to be better, it was rather good though.
  
  Quite a warming feel-good film. A good storyline that I so so wanted to really really like, but the film was rather weak and predictable, which is a shame ... read more »
  
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- - gingerspike
  - 259 reviews
  - Grimsby
  - 25 May 2011 at 21:26
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  spliffing film
  
  old film watched it loads of times and still find it very funny especialy the ladies behind the counter in the shop
  
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  - 14 May 2011 at 11:42
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  Excellent viewing
  
  Excellent viewing, so funny but so serious to. Quite true to life and it teminded me what a proper village is like - with support and help for those who need it... read more »
  
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  - 10 May 2011 at 13:54
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  Funny from beginning to end...
  
  The opening scene of a grave digger sets the tone for this wacky, now 10 year old, British comedy. Amazing actors, hysterical scenes and great acting. The ... read more »
  
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- - surreyfilmlover
  - 33 reviews
  - Surrey
  - 14 Sep 2010 at 15:48
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  A memorable and enjoyable film to remember
  
  Brenda Blethyn is great in this film. Initially widowed and has to find a way to keep a roof over her head - she does what she has to do. Beautiful cornish ... read more »
  
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- - madison
  - 18 reviews
  - Farnborough
  - 10 Jun 2010 at 20:51
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  Go Britain
  
  I really enjoyed this film, the most unlikely partners in crime growing weed to pay off the debts left behind by the dead lying husband. It was really funny and... read more »
  
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- - RainbowJoBirko
  - 123 reviews
  - Derbyshire, England
  - 03 Apr 2010 at 00:02
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  Saving Grace
  
  A very pleasant english made film with a happy ending.
  
  Horticulture cannot be this easy or every body would do it.
  
  Glass of wine box of ... read more »
  
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  - Stoke-on-Trent
  - 28 Dec 2009 at 14:07
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- - 19
  - 9
  Tiresome whimsy
  
  A perfect example of a predictably whimsical piece of English cosiness. If undemanding, formulaic cuteness is what you enjoy watching, by all means go for this ... read more »
  
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- 175723
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  - Rehan
  - 126 reviews
  - London
  - 18 Nov 2005 at 18:10
- - 10
  - 1
  Time well spent
  
  What the British do best a whimsical feel good comedy which has a strong plot and characters you will care about. Within the eccentricities of a small English ... read more »
  
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  - Harrow, London
  - 20 Jul 2004 at 09:35
- - 9
  - 1
  Quirky British comedy...
  
  Quirky British comedy, done to perfection, great acting from all the cast. One not to be missed.
  
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  - BURTON ON TRENT
  - 09 Sep 2004 at 08:38
- - 8
  - 0
  Excellent
  
  I added this to my selection as it was one of the movies I was always meaning to get around to watching. Now that I have I wish I hadnt left it so long. Its a ... read more »
  
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  - Salisbury, England
  - 16 Aug 2004 at 18:59
- - 5
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  You won’t regret it!
  
  This has to be one of the most underrated films, it is just so funny. Brenda Blethen is, as always, understated and has perfect timing. The rest of the cast are... read more »
  
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- - Ambrose
  - Gtr Manchester
  - 20 Jan 2004 at 01:10
- - 4
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  ++++++EXCELLENT+++++++
  
  Just absolutely brilliant, superb cast, superb story, ends to quick for my liking as I loved the film, georgeous Brenda Blethyn and those ladies in the local ... read more »
  
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- - Terry Wright
  - Bracknell
  - 11 Dec 2004 at 10:45
- - 3
  - 0
  Funny, charming film
  
  I loved this film - true it’s a bit patchy in terms of plot and acting, but it’s a definite cheer-up film and has been underrated by the critics.read more »
  
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- - skeadugenga
  - Berks
  - 04 Jan 2005 at 12:53
- - 2
  - 0
  fantastic
  
  Very entertaining. This is a great feelgood movie for a Sunday evening.
  
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  - London
  - 20 Nov 2004 at 10:23
- - 2
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  potent comedy!
  
  the frase 'merry widow' springs to mind! faltless performances from both brenda blethyn and craig ferguson makes this one unmissable. if you dont laugh ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - staffordshire
  - 26 Jan 2005 at 21:12
- - 2
  - 0
  Excellent...funny to the last moment
  
  Want a bit of clever english humor with an unexpected ending, a great cast and loads of laughs...then this one is for you. Have enjoyed watching it immensly (3 ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Sussex
  - 03 Mar 2005 at 14:00

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Critics' reviews
- "...With its lush photography and pleasing romantic angle, this old-fashioned comedy is funny enough to generate a buzz..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
- 8903
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...SAVING GRACE is good-hearted and all in good fun, told -- and enjoyed -- in a relaxed state of mind..."
- 8899
- - Box Office
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Genial comedy that stretches its one joke, of genteel drug dealers and users, further than it can go.
- 30860
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
- "...A crowd-pleasing comedy....Blethyn's solid-gold charm turns SAVING GRACE into a comic high..."
- 8902
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Mr. Ferguson is a leading contender for the title of World's Most Amusing Scot..."
- 8901
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Ganja silliness ensues..." -- Rating: B
- 8900
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  SAVING GRACE is genuinely funny British comedy about Grace, a recently widowed woman who risks losing her wonderful estate and beautiful garden because of the huge debts her husband left when he died. To cure her financial ailments, she uses her horticultural talent to raise--and then sell--...