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The Safety of Objects

2002Movie2 h 1 minR

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic586.0Rotten Tomatoes49%65%

A melancholic, bleak drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

What do you hold on to when your world turns upside down?

In a suburban landscape, the lives of several families interlace with loss, despair and personal crisis. Esther Gold has lost focus on all but caring for her comatose son, Paul, and neglects her daughter and husband. Lawyer Jim Train is devoted to his career, not his family. Helen Christianson wants to find a new spark in life, while Annette Jennings tries to rebuild hers.

Feels like

  • Suburban Drama
  • Interwoven Lives
  • Loss and Despair
  • Personal Crisis
  • Psychological Depth
  • Character Study
  • Emotional Complexity
  • Melancholic
  • Contemporary Realism

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Rose Troche
Written by
Rose Troche
Produced by
Christine Vachon, Dorothy Berwin
Music by
Barb Morrison, Charles Nieland, Nance Nieland

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Facts

October 25, 2002 · 2 h 1 min · R

Released
October 25, 2002
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
2 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Safety of Objects?"

Questions about The Safety of Objects

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Where can I stream The Safety of Objects?

PhiloAMC+Sundance Now

In the United States, The Safety of Objects streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Safety of Objects worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 58).

Will I feel good after watching The Safety of Objects?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Safety of Objects plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.