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Safe House

2025·Movie
1h 34min
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
IMDb6.5

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Every second counts.

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.
Intense Moral DilemmaBased on True EventsHumanitarian CrisisPolitical IntrigueWar and ConflictPsychological TensionSurvivalEthical ChallengesFaith and Sacrifice

Crew

Directed by:
Eirik Svensson
Written by:
Lars Gudmestad, Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Lindis Hurum
Produced by:
Martin Sundland, Jannecke Bervel, Catrin Gundersen
Composed by:
Bent Holm, Lisa Nordström

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Safe House

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Where can I stream Safe House legally?

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Is Safe House worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Safe House rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Safe House?

1 h 34 min

Safe House runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Safe House based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Safe House in?

NorwegianFrenchSangoEnglish

It was made in Norwegian, with some French, Sango, English. Produced in Norway, Sweden, Finland.

In how many countries can I watch Safe House?

7DKESFIGBIENOSE

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Safe House in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Safe House use?

Wham ShotCombat PragmatistTorture TechnicianRogue AgentMole in ChargeBreak the CutieBatman GambitBroken PedestalFire-Forged FriendsDefector from DecadenceShell-Shock SilenceThe Spookand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Safe House, including Wham Shot, Combat Pragmatist, Torture Technician.