Safehouse (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 4.6

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Released in 2008, Safehouse is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Poague, running about 77 minutes. “Some games can be deadly” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ex-FBI agent Cooper O'Neil thinks the dangerous times in his life are in the past; that is, until his former partner shows up dead at his marina home. O'Neil's old partner had a coveted thumb drive in his possession when he died, and now the ex-agent is forced back into the life he left behind to keep the thumb drive from the wrong hands.

Who’s in it. Safehouse stars Thomas Calabro as Charles York, Robert Miano as Salvatore Antonio Moffa, Sheila Cutchlow as Samantha Ward and Carolina Hoyos as Emily, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Safehouse has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Safehouse page.

If you liked it. Fans of Safehouse 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 Safehouse (2008)?
In US, Safehouse is available to 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 Safehouse worth watching?
Safehouse holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Safehouse?
Safehouse stars Thomas Calabro, Robert Miano, Sheila Cutchlow, Carolina Hoyos and Jonathon Ruckman.
When was Safehouse released?
Safehouse was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.