Saved! (2004)

When a girl attending a Christian high school becomes pregnant, she finds herself ostracized and demonized, as all of her former friends turn on her.

Director:

Brian Dannelly

Writers:

Brian Dannelly, Michael Urban

Stars:

Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin

1 win & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jena Malone	...	Mary
Mandy Moore	...	Hilary Faye
Macaulay Culkin	...	Roland
Patrick Fugit	...	Patrick
Heather Matarazzo	...	Tia
Eva Amurri Martino	...	Cassandra
Chad Faust	...	Dean
Elizabeth Thai	...	Veronica
Martin Donovan	...	Pastor Skip
Mary-Louise Parker	...	Lillian
Kett Turton	...	Mitch
Julia Arkos	...	PE Coach
Donna White	...	Trudy Mason
James Caldwell	...	Hairdresser
Nicki Clyne	...	Guitar Player

Storyline

Mary is a good Christian girl who goes to a good Christian high school where she has good Christian friends, mainly Hilary Faye, and a perfect Christian boyfriend, Dean. Her life seems perfect, until the day that she finds out that Dean may be gay. After "seeing" a vision of Jesus in a pool, she does everything in her power to help him turn straight, including offering up her virginity. But none of it helps because Dean's caught and sent to a "degayification" center and Mary ends up pregnant. It's during her time of need that she becomes real friends with the school's set of "misfits," including Cassandra, the school's only Jewish girl; Roland, Hilary Faye's wheelchair-bound brother, and Patrick, the skateboarder son of the school's principal, Pastor Skip; whilst Hilary Faye turns her into a social outcast.

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Plot Keywords:

school | christian | pastor | gay | jewish | 

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Taglines:

Got Passion? Get Saved. 5:28

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for strong thematic issues involving teens - sexual content, pregnancy, smoking and language

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 September 2004 (Germany)

Also Known As:

¡Salvados!

Filming Locations:

Clayton Heights Secondary, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,600 (Hong Kong) (24 December 2004)

Gross:

$3,453 (Hong Kong) (24 December 2004)

Company Credits

Production Co:

United Artists, Single Cell Pictures, Infinity Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The porn magazine that Dean hides under his mattress features Chris Steele on the cover.

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Goofs

The prom takes place in June, yet in the scene after Hillary Faye crashes into the Jesus billboard at the prom, you can see everyone's breath as if it is very cold outside.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Mary: [voice over] I've been born again my whole life... accepting Jesus.

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Connections

Edited into Jake Gyllenhaal Challenges the Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize (2010)

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Soundtracks

"We'll Inherit the Earth"
(1989)
Written by Paul Westerberg
Performed by The Replacements
Courtesy of Sire Records
By Arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing

User Reviews

Great Movie

This movie was fantastic. For those who have ever attended a Christian school, this hits all of the daily ironies that made those four years interesting. If you never have been in a Christian school, it adds a unique portrayal of the rigid nature of religion while confronting current controversial issues. I saw for the first time in the theater and could not stop laughing, so much so I had to buy it the minute it came out. One of my absolute favorite things about this movie was seeing the actors and actresses play roles contrary to their usual choices. Mandy Moore is superb and truly understands the role of Hillary Faye. I love this movie and recommend to anyone that can handle new forms of humor.