Safe (1995)

In the 21st century nobody will be… Safe.

Safe (1995) poster

Carol White, a Los Angeles housewife in the late 1980s, comes down with a debilitating illness with no clear diagnosis.

Director: Todd Haynes
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ed Tomney
Cinematography: Alex Nepomniaschy
Editing: James Lyons
Production: American Playhouse, Chemical Films, Good Machine, Kardana Productions, Arnold Semler Productions, Channel Four Films
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $512,558
Original Language: en

Themes

Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Medical Drama and Hospital, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

pollution, quarantine, chemical, allegory, housewife, medicine, suburbia, female protagonist, allergy, disease, psychiatrist, illness, san fernando valley, disorder, retreat

Trailer

Safe Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Safe about?
Carol White, a Los Angeles housewife in the late 1980s, comes down with a debilitating illness with no clear diagnosis.
Who directed Safe?
Safe was directed by Todd Haynes.
Who stars in Safe?
Safe stars Julianne Moore, Xander Berkeley, Peter Friedman, James LeGros, Dean Norris, Julie Burgess.
How long is Safe?
Safe has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What genre is Safe?
Safe is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Safe?
Safe had a budget of $1M.
How much did Safe gross?
Safe grossed $512,558 worldwide.
Where was Safe produced?
Safe was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Safe?
The themes of Safe include: Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Medical Drama and Hospital, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.