The Savages is a drama film starring Laura Linney as Wendy Savage, a struggling playwright, and Philip Seymour Hoffman as her brother Jon Savage. The movie follows their journey as they are forced to confront the realities of their dysfunctional family when their estranged father develops dementia. With powerful performances from Linney and Hoffman, The Savages explores themes of family, aging, and the complexities of human relationships.