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Safety Last!

1923·Movie
1h 13min·NR
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes97%93%

Where to watch

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Safety Last! fingerprint

Relentless energy, funny.

Energy

Epic and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy10
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You want something quiet and calm

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About

You're Going to Explode With "Safety Laughs" when You see This Fun Bomb.

When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself.
Silent Film ClassicSlapstick ComedyThrilling StuntsUrban AdventureEarly Cinema SpectacleIconic VisualsPhysical HumorTimeless EntertainmentPioneering Cinematography

Crew

Directed by:
Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor, Robert A. Golden
Written by:
Tim Whelan, Hal Roach, Sam Taylor
Produced by:
Hal Roach

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Safety Last!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Safety Last! legally?

JustWatch TVHBO MaxPhiloKanopyFandango at Home FreeCriterionFandorDarkroom

Safety Last! is included with a subscription to Philo and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Safety Last! worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 97%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Safety Last! rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Safety Last!?

1 h 13 min

Safety Last! runs 1 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Safety Last!?

Critics97
Audiences87

Not quite. Critics rate Safety Last! higher (97) than audiences (87). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Safety Last! a box office hit?

Budget$121,000
Box office$2 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $121,000 to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 12.4 times its budget.

What language is Safety Last! in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Safety Last!?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Safety Last! in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Safety Last! use?

Concussions Get You HighTrain-Station GoodbyeDeterminatorStock Clock Hand HangPublicity Stunt"Kick Me" PrankBreaking the Fourth WallLiteral CliffhangerDramatic IronyAll Part of the ShowKneel, Push, TripHappy Endingand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Safety Last!, including Concussions Get You High, Train-Station Goodbye, Determinator.