The Safety of Objects fingerprintStrong craft, striking style, light on feelings.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic and moving
Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and family
Standout characters and performances
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Functional look and sound
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Safety of Objects is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic and moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's melancholic and moving. Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and family
Its world is built around everyday modern life, the mind, and family. It leaves some questions open.
Standout characters and performances
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The characters and performances stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
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What do you hold on to when your world turns upside down?
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Safety of Objects is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States.
2 h 1 min
The Safety of Objects runs 2 h 1 min.
Not quite. Audiences rate The Safety of Objects higher (63) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.
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6.5
