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Saltburn. Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan). Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner, Amazon Studios
Saltburn

Saltburn

  • 2023 film

Dark comedy following a young man visiting his new aristocratic friend's country estate. Stars Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver and more.

  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 300

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Saltburn: Stars say film isn't afraid to push sex scene boundaries

If you've been to the cinema to watch Saltburn, chances are it will have left a mark on your mind.

Gurvinder Gill & Rebecca Swash, BBC, 13th December 2023

Ricky Gervais up for a Golden Globe for his stand-up

His show Armageddon shortlisted... even though it's not out yet. The film Saltburn has been given two nominations.

Chortle, 12th December 2023

What does Saltburn say about class and privilege in the UK?

From searing commentary to narrative confusion, Emerald Fennell's lavish, shocking film has divided critics since its release. Now Guardian writers weigh in.

Charlotte Higgins, Rupert Neate, Sirin Kale, Jess Cartner-Morley, Gwilym Mumford and Danny Lavelle, The Guardian, 1st December 2023

Is Saltburn the most divisive film of the year?

The mixed response to Emerald Fennell's 00s-set thriller evinces a movie-going conundrum: how do we assess entertainment that is predominantly indexed on vibes?

Adrian Horton, The Guardian, 28th November 2023

How Saltburn pulled together the most mega Noughties pop playlist ever

"Sound of the Underground." "Mr Brightside." "Murder on the Dancefloor." Music supervisor Kirsten Lane speaks to GQ about how Emerald Fennell's class-satire-shockathon assembled the most talked-about soundtrack of the year.

Jack King, GQ, 23rd November 2023

Saltburn review

Make no mistake, the clever writing is here, as is the style, the sleek technique, and some terrific performances (Rosamund Pike is especially delicious in a supporting role). What's missing, or muddled, is the message - and perhaps even more, the heart.

Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press, 21st November 2023

Saltburn review

Saltburn seduces with every frame, but leaves you wanting more.

Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post, 21st November 2023

Saltburn review

Director Emerald Fennell's absurd new film, while entertaining, isn't the wealth satire many want it to be. And it misses an opportunity to be something better.

Candice Frederick, The Huffington Post, 20th November 2023

Saltburn review

Is there more to Saltburn than blood, spit and semen?

Tom Shone, The Times, 19th November 2023

Saltburn review

A gloriously rude Rosamund Pike isn't enough to save Fennell's wayward tale of bright young things lounging through a summer they'll never forget...

Wendy Ide, The Observer, 19th November 2023

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