Safe House (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2025, Safe House is a drama, thriller and war film directed by Eirik Svensson, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. The civil war rages in the Central African Republic, Linn (35) leads a team of aid workers who are working tirelessly to save lives in a field hospital outside a massive refugee camp. When a Muslim man, persecuted and in mortal danger, seeks refuge, Linn faces a critical decision. A growing mob and Christian militia demand his handover. As the head of security, Linn must act quickly, brutally balancing the safety of her team with the value of a single life. Based on the true events that unfolded during 15 tense hours at a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Bangui on Christmas Eve, 2013.
Who’s in it. Safe House stars Kristine Kujath Thorp as Linn, Bibi Tanga, Mattis Herman Nyquist as Andreas and Alexander Karim as Joseph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Safe House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Safe House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Safe House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Safe House (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Safe House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Safe House worth watching?
- Safe House holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Safe House?
- Safe House stars Kristine Kujath Thorp, Bibi Tanga, Mattis Herman Nyquist, Alexander Karim and Tracy Gotoas.
- When was Safe House released?
- Safe House was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.