Pig

"We don't get a lot of things to really care about."

2021 1h 32m EN

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6.6

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96%

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METACRITIC

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6.9

IMDB

★6.6TMDB · 1,840🍅96%Rotten Tomatoes●82Metacritic★6.9IMDB · 101,143

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Synopsis

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A truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregon wilderness must visit Portland to find the mysterious person who stole his beloved foraging pig.

“We don't get a lot of things to really care about.”

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Cast

Nicolas Cage
Rob Feld
Alex Wolff
Amir
Adam Arkin
Darius
Nina Belforte
Charlotte
Gretchen Corbett
Mac
Dalene Young
Jezebel
Darius Pierce
Edgar
Elijah Ungvary
Scratch

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Sarnoski
Writers: Michael Sarnoski, Vanessa Block, Michael Sarnoski
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $3.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Sarnoski, shot by Pat Scola. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alexis Grapsas. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Brett W. Bachman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "We don't get a lot of things to really care about.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Sarnoski directs. Pat Scola behind the camera. Alexis Grapsas scores. Brett W. Bachman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $3.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 5 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Michael Sarnoski, shot by Pat Scola. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Alexis Grapsas. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Brett W. Bachman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "We don't get a lot of things to really care about.".
9IMDB entry: tt11003218 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 14 themes, including "expensive restaurant", "pig", "loss of loved one", "portland, oregon".
11Released under 13 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Pat Scola
Original score: Alexis Grapsas
Editing: Brett W. Bachman
Production design: Tyler B. Robinson
Costume design: Jayme Hansen
Makeup / hair: Amber Arpin
VFX supervisor: Mike Uguccioni
Sound: Demetri Evdoxiadis
Stunt coordinator: Lex Damis
Runtime: 92 min · 1h 32m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $3,000,000
Box office: $4,638,959
Return: 155% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Pig (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 82/100
IMDB rating: 6.9/10 · 101,143 votes
MPAA: R

Awards

38 wins & 75 nominations total

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Manuel São Bento2021-07-15
★ 8/10
Not watching trailers has infinite pros. From going into the theater without a visual clue about what's going to be seen on the big screen to the ability to avoid spoilery clips that ruin supposedly surprising moments, this is a methodology I've been strictly employing in my life. So far, I've had nothing but spectacular screenings. Watching a movie completely blind is an experience I recommend to every film lover. This intro serves to explain why I was so impressed by Pig's grounded, action-less, character-driven storytelling. Without watching any trailer, just by reading the synopsis, it's impossible not to expect an absurdly crazy revenge flick starring the one and only Nicolas Cage (Prisoners of the Ghostland). Well, Michael Sarnoski delivers a subversive directorial debut, focusing on the always heavy theme of grief. Cage's character is a retired chef who lost someone he truly loved, and the (adorable) pig is the only living being he can associate with his former lover. Instead of following an action-heavy, bloody path of murder to help deal with his emotional loss like John Wick, Pig draws attention to the protagonist's feelings. It's a wonderfully written character piece, featuring a beautiful score (Alexis Grapsas, Philip Klein), and incredibly captivating, unforgettable dialogues that replace the expected action sequences. Cage offers one of the most nuanced performances of his career, proving he's one of the most talented actors of his generation. It's a shame that most people only recognize him as Hollywood's main source of memes. Alex Wolff (Hereditary) is also outstanding as a young man with father issues, though his character's subplot isn't as interesting as the main narrative, slightly affecting the overall pacing. Despite anticipating several action scenes, the lack thereof didn't result in disappointment but instead in a pleasant surprise. Highly recommend checking this one if you have the chance. Rating: B+
Mahnoor Khan2021-07-28
★ 5/10
Pig is a drama and thriller. The story is real, authentic, touching, and emotional. Such Individual movies are known as "Cinema" and are the building blocks of the Hollywood Industry. Such movies aren't considered worthy of watching and praising just because they don't belong from a Franchise or Studio. I love watching such movies but only a few movies touch me deeply in this genre like Joker 2019 and the Pursuit of Happiness were my favorite individual movies. I watched this movie but I didn't find its story epic. Yes, it was a good and decent story but as I said that in this genre, only a few movies can touch my heart but unfortunately pig wasn't among all that. But But But... the character of Nicolas Cage is just amazing in this movie and an Oscar-winning character. His character development was too good and his performance was just excellent. I would only suggest you watch this movie for Nicola's performance. The scene where the protagonist was confronting a specific character in a hotel was outstanding. It's an emotional story of a man dealing with his past and present loss. You would love it if you love such poetic movies. But this movie isn't for everyone.
Wiccaburr2021-07-29
★ 8/10
With this starring Nic Cage, you would think it'll be a thriller with the same vibe of <I>John Wick</I>...and you would be sorta right. This movie was a drama first and thriller second as we go on a journey for the main character's (Rob) pig while we explored the past of Rob and Amir's lives. There was no graphic violence, no cage rage, and no insane scenes. Like Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie <I>Maggie (2015)</I>, this showed Cage as a raw performer which we rarely see these days. With that said, there will be comedic moments but nothing goofy or silly. This story played on the emotions and connections the main character had toward others. If you went into this movie wanting action and Cage being a crazy individual, this won't be a good watch for you. The direction, story, and performance were all great. It did set a tone throughout and this was Michael Sarnoski's directorial debut. Overall...this movie was something I didn't expected and it was pretty damn good. This movie might not be for everyone but it was definitely a good one in my book. Especially that ending. Go into this without any knowledge of what to expect.