Safe (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2012, Safe is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Boaz Yakin, running about 94 minutes. “She has the code. He is the key.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a former elite agent rescues a 12-year-old Chinese girl who's been abducted, they find themselves in the middle of a standoff between Triads, the Russian Mafia and high-level corrupt New York City politicians and police.
Who’s in it. Safe stars Jason Statham as Luke Wright, Chris Sarandon as Mayor Tremello, James Hong as Han Jiao and Catherine Chan as Mei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Safe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 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 Safe (2012)?
- In US, Safe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Safe?
- Safe stars Jason Statham, Chris Sarandon, James Hong, Catherine Chan and Robert John Burke.
- When was Safe released?
- Safe was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.