Saltburn
Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton, who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family's sprawling estate, for a summer never to be forgotten.
Critics Sentiment
Oliver arrives at Saltburn and meets the Catton family
Oliver lies naked on Felix's grave and humps the soil
The film plummets from its visual and performance peak at Saltburn to its most controversial and critically panned grave scene.
Saltburn begins strongly with praised performances and stunning visuals, but becomes increasingly divisive as its shock tactics escalate. Critics consistently lauded the cinematography and cast, particularly Pike and Grant, while remaining split on whether the provocative content served the story or felt gratuitous. The film's bold ambitions and stylish execution earned respect even from detractors, resulting in a polarized but generally positive reception.
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Barry Keoghan
Oliver Quick
Jacob Elordi
Felix Catton
Rosamund Pike
Elspeth Catton
Richard E. Grant
Sir James Catton
Alison Oliver
Venetia Catton
Archie Madekwe
Farleigh Start
Carey Mulligan
Poor Dear Pamela
Paul Rhys
Duncan
Ewan Mitchell
Michael Gavey
Sadie Soverall
Annabel
Richard Cotterell
Harry
Millie Kent
India
Will Gibson
Jake
Tasha Lim
Camilla
Aleah Aberdeen
Alicia
Matt Carver
Benjy
Reece Shearsmith
Professor Ware
Gabriel Bisset-Smith
Reg Starter
Saga Spjuth-Säll
Sam
Glyn Grimstead
Taxi Driver
Crew
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