Safety Last! (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1923, Safety Last! is an action, comedy and romance film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, running about 74 minutes. “You're Going to Explode With "Safety Laughs" when You see This Fun Bomb.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself.
Who’s in it. Safety Last! stars Harold Lloyd as The Boy - Harold, Mildred Davis as The Girl, Bill Strother as The Pal and Noah Young as The Law, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Safety Last! has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Safety Last! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Safety Last! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Safety Last! (1923)?
- In US, Safety Last! is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Safety Last! worth watching?
- Safety Last! holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Safety Last!?
- Safety Last! stars Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother, Noah Young and Westcott Clarke.
- When was Safety Last! released?
- Safety Last! was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.