Safe (1995)
Kernel Score: 77% · 333 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 1995-06-23
Runtime: 119 minutes
Where to watch Safe
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Carol White, a Los Angeles housewife in the late 1980s, comes down with a debilitating illness with no clear diagnosis.
Safe parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that this R-rated drama follows a housewife suffering from a mysterious debilitating illness.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Julianne Moore as Carol
- Xander Berkeley as Greg
- Peter Friedman as Peter Dunning
- James Le Gros as Chris
- Dean Norris as Mover
- Julie Burgess as Aerobics Instructor
- Ronnie Farer as Barbara
- Jodie Markell as Anita
- Susan Norman as Linda
- Jessica Harper as Joyce
Safe FAQ
Is Safe good?
Safe has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 333 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Safe?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Safe OK for kids?
Safe is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that this R-rated drama follows a housewife suffering from a mysterious debilitating illness.
What movies are like Safe?
If you liked Safe, try Dark Waters, Erin Brockovich, Fathers and Daughters and You're Not You.