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The Safety of Objects (2003): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch

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The Safety of Objects is a 2003 drama directed by Rose Troche, starring Dermot Mulroney, Glenn Close and Patricia Clarkson. It runs 2 hours 1 minute. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10. Stream it on AMC Plus and AMC+, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

IMDb rating
6.5/10
Metascore
58
The Safety of Objects (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 1m (121 min)
Director
Rose Troche
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Safety of Objects About?

The premise of The Safety of Objects without spoilers.

Several families grapple with loss and personal crises in this poignant drama set in a seemingly peaceful suburban environment. Esther is consumed by the care of her comatose son, a situation that strains her relationships with her daughter and husband. As others seek to rediscover happiness, the film explores themes of love, identity, and the challenges of navigating difficult circumstances. The interwoven stories reveal the fragility of family bonds and the enduring search for meaning.

The Safety of Objects Themes & Keywords

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Where to watch

Where to Watch The Safety of Objects

Stream it on AMC Plus and AMC+, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Safety of Objects Cast

Dermot Mulroney leads the cast, with Glenn Close and Patricia Clarkson. Directed by Rose Troche; 4 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

The Safety of Objects Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Safety of Objects 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

Videos

The Safety of Objects Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Safety of Objects.

The Safety of Objects Official Trailer #1 - Dermot Mulroney Movie (2001) HD

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FAQ

The Safety of Objects FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Safety of Objects, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Safety of Objects?

The Safety of Objects runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

When was The Safety of Objects released?

The Safety of Objects was released on March 7, 2003.

Who directed The Safety of Objects?

The Safety of Objects was directed by Rose Troche.

More films by Rose Troche

Who is in the cast of The Safety of Objects?

The Safety of Objects stars Dermot Mulroney, Glenn Close and Patricia Clarkson, among 4 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Safety of Objects?

In the US, The Safety of Objects is streaming on AMC Plus, AMC+ and Philo and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

How is The Safety of Objects rated?

The Safety of Objects has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 58 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Does The Safety of Objects have a post-credit scene?

No. The Safety of Objects has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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