1993
R
Fine Line Features
2 h 4 m

1993
R
Fine Line Features
2 h 4 m

Summary Joseph Santangelo (Vincent D’Onofrio) is a butcher with a wicked sense of humor who “wins” his wife Catherine (Tracey Ullman) in a pinochle game. Over the protests of his mother (Judith Malina) who talks to ghosts and makes deals with saints, Joseph marries Catherine. When the old lady dies, her spirit is channeled into her granddaughter...

Drama

Directed By: Nancy Savoca

Written By: Francine Prose, Richard Guay, Nancy Savoca

1993
R
Fine Line Features
2 h 4 m

1993
R
Fine Line Features
2 h 4 m

Household Saints

Name: Household Saints
Genre: Drama
Released: 1993-09-15
Duration: 2 min 4 s
Rating: 80
Cast: Tracey Ullman, Vincent D'Onofrio, Lili Taylor, Judith Malina, Michael Rispoli

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

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Drama

Directed By: Nancy Savoca

Written By: Francine Prose, Richard Guay, Nancy Savoca

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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

86% Positive
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

86% Positive
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100

Austin Chronicle

Household Saints restores one's faith in miracles while teaching us how to invent them ourselves. That, and also teaching us not to worry about getting stigmata on the carpet when Jesus comes to visit.

By Marjorie Baumgarten FULL REVIEW

100

Chicago Sun-Times

Savoca's subject is larger: She wants to show how, in only three generations, an Italian family that is comfortable with the mystical turns into an American family that is threatened by it. And she wants to explore the possibilities of sainthood in these secular days. That she sees great humor in her subject is perfect; it is always easier to find the truth through laughter.

By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

The story is filled with strange, homespun miracles, and this single-minded little film could be counted as one of them.

By Janet Maslin FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Household Saints, a warmhearted fable spiced with magic realism and zesty performances, may be the most endearing of multigenerational Italian American family sagas and is likely the most mystical.

By J. Hoberman FULL REVIEW

TV Guide Magazine

Household Saints succeeds in raising issues and religious ideas like few films before it, making it a movie that's more compelling to discuss and mull over afterward than to sit through.

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Los Angeles Times

It’s a difficult movie to get a fix on, but the difficulty is what makes it special.

By Peter Rainer FULL REVIEW

Variety

After building up some cockeyed charm through the first half, Nancy Savoca’s third feature peels off into obscure and particularized religious mysticism, leaving the viewer grasping in vain for a handle to hold onto for the second hour.

By Todd McCarthy FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Jones Entertainment, Peter Newman Productions

Release Date Sep 15, 1993

Duration 2 h 4 m

Rating R

Genres

Drama

Website https://milestonefilms.com/products/h

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Awards

Film Independent Spirit Awards

• 1 Win & 3 Nominations

Household Saints

Top Cast

Tracey Ullman

Catherine Falconetti

Vincent D'Onofrio

Joseph Santangelo

Lili Taylor

Teresa

Judith Malina

Carmela Santangelo

Michael Rispoli

Nicky Falconetti

Victor Argo

Lino Falconetti

Michael Imperioli

Leonard Villanova

Rachael Bella

Young Teresa

Illeana Douglas

Evelyn Santangelo

Joe Grifasi

Frank Manzone

Dale Carman

Father Matthias

John Di Benedetto

Augie Santangelo

Marie DeCicco

Rita

Nancy Marie

Cindy Zagarella

Sam Josepher

Lorraine

Elizabeth Bracco

Fran

Jessica DiCicco

Young Cindy Zagarella

Mabel McKeown

Judy

Robert Stoke

Host

Marianne Leone

Sr. Cupertino

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