Saltburn (2023) stars Barry Keoghan as Oliver Quick and Jacob Elordi as Felix Catton. Oliver is an Oxford student; Felix is his aristocratic classmate, who invites him to spend the summer at his family’s country estate, Saltburn. The film is written and directed by Emerald Fennell.
Saltburn cast and characters
Apple TV’s cast listing supplies the actor-character pairings below. The brief descriptions stick to the film’s premise and listed roles, without giving away plot developments.
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| Actor | Character | Who the character is |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Keoghan | Oliver Quick | An Oxford student at the center of the story. His connection with Felix brings him to Saltburn. |
| Jacob Elordi | Felix Catton | Oliver’s aristocratic classmate, who invites him to his family’s estate. |
| Rosamund Pike | Elspeth Catton | Felix’s mother. |
| Richard E. Grant | Sir James Catton | A principal cast character; the listing identifies him by this name. |
| Alison Oliver | Venetia Catton | A principal cast character; the listing identifies her by this name. |
| Archie Madekwe | Farleigh Start | A principal cast character; the listing identifies him by this name. |
| Carey Mulligan | Poor Dear Pamela | Listed under this character name in the cast credits. |
| Paul Rhys | Duncan | Listed under this character name in the cast credits. |
Sources: Apple TV cast listing; the family relationship between Elspeth and Felix is also described by the Associated Press.
What is Saltburn about?
Set in the mid-2000s, the story begins at Oxford, where Oliver struggles to find his place. Felix invites him to Saltburn, the Catton family’s country estate, for the summer. Saltburn is both the estate’s name and the film’s title. The British Council UK Films Database describes this setup.
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Film details and content advice
- Year: 2023.
- Writer and director: Emerald Fennell.
- Genres: Apple TV labels it a thriller and drama; the BBFC lists comedy, drama and thriller.
- Runtime: Approximately 131 minutes, according to the BBFC.
- Content advice: The BBFC record notes nudity, references to suicide and self-harm, injury detail, an eating disorder, bereavement, bullying, alcohol and smoking, and flashing or flickering lights. See the BBFC classification record for fuller details.
Fennell described her creative framing to the Associated Press: “I really wanted to make a movie that was a take on the classic English gothic story.” That is her stated approach, not a complete interpretation of the film.
Where to find Saltburn
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