Safe (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1995, Safe is a drama film directed by Todd Haynes, running about 119 minutes. “In the 21st century nobody will be… Safe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An upper middle-class housewife suffering from various unexplained symptoms of illness comes to believe that she is suffering from multiple chemical sensitivity and moves into a secluded facility to recover.
Who’s in it. Safe stars Julianne Moore as Carol, Xander Berkeley as Greg, Peter Friedman as Peter Dunning and James Le Gros as Chris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Safe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Safe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Safe (1995)?
- In US, Safe is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and 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 worth watching?
- Safe holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Safe?
- Safe stars Julianne Moore, Xander Berkeley, Peter Friedman, James Le Gros and Susan Norman.
- When was Safe released?
- Safe was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.