Safe House
“No one is safe”
Synopsis
A dangerous CIA renegade resurfaces after a decade on the run. When the safe house he's remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative escapes with him. Now, the unlikely allies must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-04
Top Cast
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Denzel Washington
Tobin Frost
Ryan Reynolds
Matt Weston
Vera Farmiga
Catherine Linklater
Brendan Gleeson
David Barlow
Sam Shepard
Harlan Whitford
Rubén Blades
Carlos Villar
Nora Arnezeder
Ana Moreau
Robert Patrick
Daniel Kiefe
Liam Cunningham
Alec Wade
Joel Kinnaman
Keller
Fares Fares
Vargas
Jenna Dover
CIA Analyst
Stephen Rider
CIA Analyst
Daniel Fox
CIA Analyst
Tracie Thoms
CIA Analyst
Stephen Bishop
Marine Guard
Tanit Phoenix
Hostess
Sara Arrington
CIA Analyst
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
February 10, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 24, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$85M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$208.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.45x
+$123.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Espinosa
- Screenplay & Story
- David Guggenheim
- Original Score
- Ramin Djawadi
- Original Title
- Safe House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Afrikaans, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $85M
- Worldwide Gross
- $208.1M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Bluegrass Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Espinosa
David Guggenheim
Ramin Djawadi
Oliver Wood, Alexander Witt
Richard Pearson
Scott Stuber, Scott Aversano, Marc D. Evans, Alexa Faigen, Trevor Macy
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Espinosa
Director
David Guggenheim
Writer
Ramin Djawadi
Original Music Composer
Oliver Wood
Director of Photography
Richard Pearson
Editor
Brigitte Broch
Production Design
Susan Matheson
Costume Design
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Scott Stuber
Producer
Simon Hughes
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Safe House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Safe House about?
A dangerous CIA renegade resurfaces after a decade on the run. When the safe house he's remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative escapes with him. Now, the unlikely allies must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead.
Who directed Safe House?
Safe House was directed by Daniel Espinosa.
Who stars in Safe House?
The principal cast of Safe House includes Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Shepard.
When was Safe House released and how long is it?
Safe House was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Safe House?
Safe House had a reported production budget of $85M and grossed $208.1M at the worldwide box office (2.45 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Safe House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Safe House was composed by Ramin Djawadi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Safe House?
Safe House holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).