Safe (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Safe is a 2012 action thriller directed by Boaz Yakin, starring Jason Statham, Catherine Chan and Chris Sarandon. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $41.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Boaz Yakin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Safe About?
The premise of Safe without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by a brutal past, Luke Wright's life is shattered when he uncovers a rigged mixed martial arts fight, leading to the violent deaths of his family at the hands of the Russian Mafia. Left for dead and consumed by guilt, he drifts through the dangerous streets of New York, relentlessly pursued by his enemies. His solitary existence takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a young girl in desperate need of help, setting him on a perilous journey to confront those who destroyed his life and seek retribution.
Safe Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- triad
- russian mafia
- bodyguard
- gang war
- subtitled scene
- protect the code breaker
- child
- long haired female
- north america
- long haired girl
- vehicle
- handgun
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- weapon
- united states of america
- girl
- firearm
- handheld weapon
- abacus
- counting frame
- gun
- police officer
- passport
- passenger compartment
- night
- view in sideview mirror
- semi automatic weapon
- long haired woman
- police vehicle
- nighttime
- uniformed police officer
- semi automatic pistol
- gunfire
- suv
- view in rearview mirror
- speeding vehicle
- shot in the torso
- police car
- gun battle
- pursuit
- sport utility vehicle
- speeding car
- man shot
- gunfight
- foot pursuit
- bespectacled male
- yellow cab
- taxi
- commercial kitchen
- mobile telephone
- reflection in sideview mirror
Safe Cast
Jason Statham leads the cast, with Catherine Chan and Chris Sarandon. Directed by Boaz Yakin.
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Director Boaz Yakin
More from Boaz Yakin
More films directed by Boaz Yakin, best-rated first: Fresh, Remember the Titans, Aviva and Max.
Safe Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Safe 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 52% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
14 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Safe Plot Summary
What happens in Safe from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ex-cop and cage fighter Luke Wright (Jason Statham) finds himself entangled in a web of crime after unwittingly securing victory in a staged fight. This unexpected win earns him the ire of Emile Docheski (Sandor Tecsy), the ruthless head of the Russian mafia. As a harsh consequence, the mob kills Luke’s pregnant wife, vowing to eliminate anyone he confides in. Stripped of everything, Luke descends into a life on the streets, becoming a homeless drifter.
Full summary
The whole story of Safe, scene by scene
Safe Box Office
Safe grossed $41.6 million worldwide. $17.1 million came from the US and Canada and $24.4 million (59%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$41.6M
- US & Canada
- $17.1M
- International
- $24.4M
Safe Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
How Well Do You Know Safe?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the former cage fighter in 'Safe'?
Cars in Safe
40 cars on screen, including the 2007 Audi Q7 and the 2001 BMW 530i E39.
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2001 BMW 530i E39 Important role -
2003 Cadillac CTS Important role -
1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Important role
Safe Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “火线反击” and “Сейф”.
- Also known as
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- 火线反击
- Сейф
- El código del miedo
- Koruyucu
- Safe - Todsicher
- Защитник
- Safe - O Intocável
- โครตระห่ำ ทะลุรหัส
- 暂告安全
- A biztonság záloga
- Protektor
- Ο Προστάτης
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- În siguranță
- קוד שמור
- O Código
- Saine et sauve
- Ochranca
- 세이프
- 火線反擊
- Profas
- Шифра смрти
- امن
- SAFE/セイフ
- Захисник
- Profesionālis
- آمن
- Safe – Todsicher
- Mật Mã Sống
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Movies Like Safe
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Safehouse, No Safe Haven and Dangerous.
Safe FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Safe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Safe?
Safe runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Safe released?
Safe was released on April 27, 2012.
Who directed Safe?
Safe was directed by Boaz Yakin.
More films by Boaz Yakin Who is in the cast of Safe?
Safe stars Jason Statham, Catherine Chan and Chris Sarandon.
How much did Safe make at the box office?
Safe grossed $41.6 million worldwide ($17.1 million domestic, $24.4 million international).
How is Safe rated?
Safe has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Safe have a post-credit scene?
No. Safe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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