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Movie Info

Mark (Chad Allen), a gay young man, is shipped off to a center that advertises it can "cure" people of their desires for those of the same sex. When Mark arrives at Genesis House, he is put under the charge of a strict couple, Gayle (Judith Light) and Ted (Stephen Lang). Gayle, who has dealt with her own demons, soon senses Mark is getting too close to another resident, Scott (Robert Gant) -- and she will do anything to ensure the boys don't cross the line.

Genre:

drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Robert Cary
Producer:

Christopher Racster, Herb Hamsher, Chad Allen, Judith Light
Writer:

Craig Chester, Alan Hines, Robert Desiderio
Release Date (Theaters):

Sep 5, 2008 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Mar 23, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA):

$82.4K
Runtime:

1h 36m
Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Chad Allen
Mark

Robert Gant
Scott

Judith Light
Gayle

Stephen Lang
Ted

Robert Baker
Lester

David Petruzzi
Dustin

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Critic Reviews for Save Me

All Critics (31) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (21) | Rotten (10)

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November 18, 2011 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Hank Sartin
Time Out
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November 17, 2011 | Rating: 2/5

Melissa Anderson
Time Out
Allen brings such conviction to the part that it's almost possible to look past the gaps in Mark's development. In the end, you may not buy each step he takes, but you respect Allen's attempt to make the effort seem genuine.

December 19, 2008 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

Jeff Shannon
Seattle Times
The first release from the gay-oriented Mythgarden production company, Save Me still bodes well for its evenhanded approach.

November 7, 2008 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

Ty Burr
Boston Globe
A melodrama better suited to the Logo network than to theaters.

October 18, 2008 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

Maureen M. Hart
Chicago Tribune
This earnest, well-acted melodrama has compassion for all of its characters, who include gay men and the Christians dedicated to healing them of their 'brokenness'.

October 9, 2008 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer
Interesting, provocative film about one of the most polarizing issues in our culture.

July 21, 2011 | Rating: B- | Full Review…

Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
tough, tight, and thought-provoking, a small-scale indie success for everyone involved.

January 31, 2009 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

Don Willmott
Filmcritic.com
As a movie, it doesn't amount to much more than an after school-special with sex and profanity.

December 19, 2008 | Rating: C | Full Review…

Bill White
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
A be-true-to-yourself message prevails, one that can be safely stretched to it's-OK-to-be-gay. But the film never definitely takes the stand that homosexuals can't be 'converted.'

December 6, 2008

Tricia Olszewski
Washington City Paper
While Save Me does seem like a TV movie, it is refreshingly honest and heartfelt.

October 31, 2008 | Full Review…

Stan Hall
Oregonian
Here after a long dry spell is an example of queer filmmaking at its best. Hallelujah my gay brethren!

October 13, 2008 | Full Review…

Richard Knight
Windy City Times

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Audience Reviews for Save Me

Oct 15, 2011

A bit melodramatic, but I am glad this is a more mature version of But I'm a cheerleader. I love it

Sylvester K Super Reviewer
Nov 04, 2009

Not bad. Ive seen better but it was alright. I was slightly annoyed that every gay character had issues with their father. I mean honestly i doubt that is always the case in real life. It was pretty well acted and the story was alright. Its nothing original but its not bad. What did this movie teach me? Apparently there is a wrong and right way for a guy to cross his legs.

Sarah . Super Reviewer
Sep 29, 2009

The only real surprise of this movie is its tenderness. Once the story is laid out, you know what's going to happen. However it has solid characters and good acting. I wasn't bored.

Sunil J Super Reviewer
Mar 27, 2009

Save Me doesn't poke fun at anyone's beliefs. It takes a more nuanced humanistic approach.

Robert F Super Reviewer