Safe Haven (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Safe Haven is a 2013 drama thriller directed by Lasse Hallstrom, starring Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel and David Lyons. It is based on Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $97.6 million worldwide on a $28 million budget. Critics gave it 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Lasse Hallstrom
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Relativity Media
- Budget
- $28M
- Based on
- Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Safe Haven About?
The premise of Safe Haven without spoilers, adapted from Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young woman with a mysterious past, Katie, arrives in the charming coastal town of Southport seeking a fresh start. She cautiously develops relationships with Alex, a kind widower raising two children, and Jo, a friendly neighbor, slowly allowing herself to embrace the possibility of happiness. However, a dark secret from her past resurfaces, threatening to expose her and shatter the peace she’s found. Katie must confront her fears and fight to protect her newfound love and sense of belonging.
Safe Haven Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- secret
- north carolina
- widower
- product placement
- bicycle
- falling off a bicycle
- based on novel
- montage
- bikini
- hooded sweatshirt
- alcoholic cop
- child in jeopardy
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- woman wears a bikini
- woman murders a man
- woman lives alone
- woman wears a short skirt
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- feel good romance
- title same as book
- genre changing plot twist
- male villain
- woman
- young
- neighbor
- sandcastle
- building a sandcastle
- drifter
- loner
- courage
- bravery
- paranoia
- fear
- hope
- revelation
- mysterious woman
- comic relief
- sailing
- yacht
- sailboat
- american flag
- fish out of water
- jogging
- meet cute
- miniskirt
- nipples visible through clothing
- spear
- fish
- fishing
- raccoon
- docks
Safe Haven Cast
Julianne Hough leads the cast, with Josh Duhamel and David Lyons. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Lasse Hallstrom
Also Starring in Safe Haven
· 3 moreMore from Lasse Hallstrom
More films directed by Lasse Hallstrom, best-rated first: My Life as a Dog, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Hoax and The Hundred-Foot Journey.
Safe Haven Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Safe Haven 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 13% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 67%
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
354 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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Safe Haven Plot Summary
What happens in Safe Haven from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart of suburban Boston, a young woman played by Julianne Hough makes a hasty exit from her home, leaving behind a bloody knife. Shortly after, she purchases a bus ticket and transforms her appearance with cropped, bleached hair. Her journey takes her to a quaint little town called Southport, North Carolina, where she adopts the name Katie. At a local general store, she embarks on a new life, securing a waitressing position and renting a modest house on the outskirts of town.
Full summary
The whole story of Safe Haven, scene by scene
Safe Haven Box Office & Budget
Safe Haven grossed $97.6 million worldwide on a $28 million budget, 3.5 times what it cost. $71.3 million came from the US and Canada and $26.2 million (27%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$97.6M
3.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $71.3M
- International
- $26.2M
- Budget
- $28M
Safe Haven Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 3 trailers, 2 teasers, 3 clips and 3 featurettes.
- Trailer Safe Haven Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Josh Duhamel Movie HD
- Trailer Safe Haven Official Trailer 2
- Teaser Safe Haven - Second Chance
- Teaser Safe Haven - Love
How Well Do You Know Safe Haven?
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 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What alias does Katie assume when she arrives in Southport?
Cars in Safe Haven
20 cars on screen, including the 1995 Jeep Cherokee and the 2010 Chevrolet Impala.
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2010 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
2006 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Safe Haven Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “爱情避风港” and “缘来藏不了”.
- Also known as
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- 爱情避风港
- 缘来藏不了
- Saugus prieglobstis
- Um Refúgio para a Vida
- Un lugar secreto
- Un havre de paix
- Safe Haven - Wie ein Licht in der Nacht
- Un lugar donde refugiarse
- Vicino a te non ho paura
- Тихая гавань
- Menedék
- Aşk Limanı
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- Bezpieczna Przystań
- Bezpečný prístav
- รักแท้ หยุดไว้ที่เธอ
- Bezpečný přístav
- מקום מבטחים
- Refugiu pentru viață
- Um Porto Seguro
- Убежище
- Тиха гавань
- 세이프 헤이븐
- Utočište
- Droša osta
- 緣來藏不了
- Zavetje
- Thiên Đường Bình Yên
- セイフ ヘイヴン
- Un lloc on refugiar-se
- 愛情避風港
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Safe Haven FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Safe Haven, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Safe Haven?
Safe Haven runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Safe Haven released?
Safe Haven was released on February 14, 2013.
Who directed Safe Haven?
Safe Haven was directed by Lasse Hallstrom.
More films by Lasse Hallstrom Who is in the cast of Safe Haven?
Safe Haven stars Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel and David Lyons, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Safe Haven make at the box office?
Safe Haven grossed $97.6 million worldwide ($71.3 million domestic, $26.2 million international) on a budget of $28 million.
How is Safe Haven rated?
Safe Haven has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Safe Haven based on a book?
Yes. Safe Haven is adapted from Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks.
Does Safe Haven have a post-credit scene?
No. Safe Haven has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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