Movie

Safe

“In the 21st century nobody will be… Safe.”

★ 6.9(346)19951h 59m

Safe is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Safe

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Good to know

Director: Todd Haynes
Release date: 1995-06-23
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: English
Box office: $512,558
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: American Playhouse

Safe — trailer

About Safe

Safe is a 1995 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Todd Haynes, starring Julianne Moore, Xander Berkeley and Peter Friedman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 346 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Safe in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Julianne Moore

Carol

Xander Berkeley

Greg

Peter Friedman

Peter Dunning

James Le Gros

Chris

Dean Norris

Mover

Julie Burgess

Aerobics Instructor

Ronnie Farer

Barbara

Jodie Markell

Anita

Susan Norman

Linda

Jessica Harper

Joyce

Martha Velez

Fulvia

Chauncey Leopardi

Rory

Themes & keywords

pollutionquarantinechemicalallegoryhousewifemedicinesuburbiafemale protagonistallergydiseasepsychiatristillnesssan fernando valleydisorderretreat

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Safe in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Safe on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Safe on Netflix?+

Safe is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.

How long is Safe?+

Safe has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in Safe?+

Safe stars Julianne Moore, Xander Berkeley, Peter Friedman, James Le Gros and Dean Norris.

When did Safe come out?+

Safe is a 1995 movie directed by Todd Haynes.

What genre is Safe?+

Safe is Drama film.

Who directed Safe?+

Safe was directed by Todd Haynes.