The Safety of Objects (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2002, The Safety of Objects is a drama film directed by Rose Troche, running about 121 minutes. “What do you hold on to when your world turns upside down?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a suburban landscape, the lives of several families interlace with loss, despair and personal crisis. Esther Gold has lost focus on all but caring for her comatose son, Paul, and neglects her daughter and husband. Lawyer Jim Train is devoted to his career, not his family. Helen Christianson wants to find a new spark in life, while Annette Jennings tries to rebuild hers.
Who’s in it. The Safety of Objects stars Glenn Close as Esther Gold, Dermot Mulroney as Jim Train, Patricia Clarkson as Annette Jennings and Jessica Campbell as Julie Gold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Safety of Objects has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Safety of Objects page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Safety of Objects tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Safety of Objects (2002)?
- In US, The Safety of Objects is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Safety of Objects worth watching?
- The Safety of Objects holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Safety of Objects?
- The Safety of Objects stars Glenn Close, Dermot Mulroney, Patricia Clarkson, Jessica Campbell and Joshua Jackson.
- When was The Safety of Objects released?
- The Safety of Objects was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.