Safe Men (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1998, Safe Men is a comedy and crime film directed by John Hamburg, running about 88 minutes. “Welcome to the world of disorganised crime.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two untalented singers are mistaken for a pair of major league safe crackers in Providence, Rhode Island. The two are pressed into service by the local hoodlums and quickly find themselves in conflict with their professional colleagues. Romantic interest is added by the daughter of the underworld leader who won't date the men she knows are gangsters.

Who’s in it. Safe Men stars Sam Rockwell as Samuel, Steve Zahn as Eddie, Mark Ruffalo as Frank and Josh Pais as Mitchell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Safe Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Safe Men page.

If you liked it. Fans of Safe Men tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Safe Men (1998)?
In US, Safe Men is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Safe Men worth watching?
Safe Men holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Safe Men?
Safe Men stars Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Mark Ruffalo, Josh Pais and Paul Giamatti.
When was Safe Men released?
Safe Men was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.