Safe (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Safe is a 1995 drama directed by Todd Haynes, starring Julianne Moore and Xander Berkeley. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $512,558 worldwide. It earned 4 award nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1996. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Todd Haynes
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 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.
When a series of unsettling symptoms—including coughing fits, exhaustion, and nosebleeds—begin to plague Carol White, her seemingly perfect suburban life unravels. Dismissed by doctors, she desperately searches for answers and finds herself drawn to a new-age retreat led by a charismatic guru. There, she hopes to find a cure for her mysterious illness, which he claims is a "20th century disease" that can be healed through introspection, self-love, and unusual therapies.
Safe Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychiatrist
- housewife
- allergy
- san fernando valley california
- desert landscape
- los angeles california
- arizona desert
- psychosomatic illness
- female protagonist
- chronic illness
- allegory
- quarantine
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- paranoia
- f rated
- written by director
- doctor's visit
- hair perm
- baby shower
- taxi
- year 1987
- environmental horror
- husband wife estrangement
- health retreat
- social drama
- social isolation
- invisible danger
- immunity
- multiple chemical sensitivity
- suburban housewife
- social exile
- motivational speaker
- ambiguous ending
- stepson
- isolation pod
- oxygen canister
- sensitivity test
- emotional isolation
- former drug addict
- charismatic leader
- mansion
- dining hall
- igloo
- haynes and moore
- cigarette smoking
- f word
- coughing
- husband wife relationship
- homemaker
- self seriousness
- freeway
Safe Cast
Julianne Moore leads the cast, with Xander Berkeley. Directed by Todd Haynes.
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Director Todd Haynes
Safe Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Safe 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 70% User score
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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 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Carol White, portrayed by Julianne Moore, lives with her husband Greg, played by Xander Berkeley, and their son in the picturesque San Fernando Valley. On the surface, Carol appears to lead an idyllic life; however, she soon begins to suffer from a series of unexplained ailments that leave her feeling increasingly ill at ease with her surroundings. Her initial attempts to rectify her condition include changing her diet and lifestyle, but no matter what she tries, her physician cannot identify any medical issues.
Full summary
The whole story of Safe, scene by scene
Safe Box Office
Safe grossed $512,558 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$512.6K
- US & Canada
- $512.2K
Safe Awards & Nominations
Safe earned 4 award nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1996.
4 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1996 4 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Todd Haynes
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Female Lead – Julianne Moore
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Todd Haynes
Safe Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 featurettes.
- Featurette Three Reasons: Safe
- Featurette Todd Haynes and Julianne Moore on Safe
- Featurette Todd Haynes Q&A | Safe
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
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What suburb does Carol White live in?
Cars in Safe
61 cars on screen, including the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 W201 and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 W201 Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1993 Dodge Intrepid Minor role
Safe Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Chemical Syndrome” and “A Salvo”.
- Also known as
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- Chemical Syndrome
- A Salvo
- [Safe]
- 세이프
- Mal do Século
- Na sigurnome
- Elkülönítve
- Amn
- Saugumas
- Schronienie
- Спасение
- Seguro
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- 安然無恙
- Güvenli
- Безпека
- 安然无恙
- סייף
- เซฟ ไม่ตายก็เหมือนตาย
Seen Safe?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sick, The Safety of Objects and A Safe Place.
Safe FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Safe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Safe?
Safe runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Safe released?
Safe was released on June 23, 1995.
Who directed Safe?
Safe was directed by Todd Haynes.
More films by Todd Haynes Who is in the cast of Safe?
Safe stars Julianne Moore and Xander Berkeley.
How much did Safe make at the box office?
Safe grossed $512,558 worldwide.
How is Safe rated?
Safe has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was Safe nominated for any awards?
Safe received 4 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Safe have a post-credit scene?
No. Safe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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