Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy Unleash Savage House as Dark Comedy Locks In Its Release Date

Alright, get ready for a historical dark comedy that basically screams, '18th-century England is a mess, so let's make fun of it.' I’m talking about Savage House, a film that’s been simmering under the radar—until now. We finally know when it’s hitting theaters, and the cast list is surprisingly stacked.

So, When Can You See It?

If you’re marking your calendar years in advance (I admire your patience), Savage House comes to select theaters on June 5, 2026. Yes, that’s two years from now. Gives everyone plenty of time to brush up on their 1700s British history, I guess.

Who’s In This thing?

Here’s the main lineup—a pretty impressive roster, honestly:

• Richard E. Grant as Sir Chauncey Savage (I’m already picturing him in a powdered wig)
• Claire Foy as Lady Savage
• Jack Farthing
• Bel Powley
• Kíla Lord Cassidy
• Vicki Pepperdine
• Richard McCabe
• Pip Torrens

Who’s Steering the Ship?

Peter Glanz directs and produces, with the movie coming from Record Player Films. There are a bunch of behind-the-scenes heavy-hitters as well:

Adriano Goldman handling cinematography (he shot The Crown), Gary Williamson on production design, Alex Bovaird designing costumes, Jacquetta Levon taking care of the make-up, and Kharmel Cochrane wrangling the cast. Oliver Roskill and Mark Hopkins are listed as producers.

What’s It Actually About?

Savage House throws us into a not-so-glamorous eighteenth-century England, where folks are dealing with a major smallpox outbreak and the chaos of the Jacobite uprising. The plot follows Sir Chauncey Savage (Grant) and Lady Savage (Foy), a couple who are, frankly, desperate for a better life—except their idea of 'better' is more about blind ambition than, you know, self-awareness.

And, in case you missed the joke, the family’s actual last name is Savage. The movie leans into that: expect plenty of duels, over-the-top decadence, and the kind of bloodshed that comes with clashing egos and questionable priorities. It’s not subtle, and it’s not meant to be.

'Filled with duels, decadence, and bloodshed, this is a madcap play on class and power.'

Basically, imagine a socially-obsessed family trying to climb the ladder while everything around them burns. If you like your period comedies both sharp and a little unhinged, this one should be on your radar—even if it’s a long wait.