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In Safe Hands

2018Movie1 h 52 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

Théo is given up for adoption by his biological mother on the very day he is born. After this anonymous birth, the mother has two months to change her mind… Or not. The child welfare services and adoption service spring into action… The former have to take care of the baby and support it during this limbo-like time, this period of uncertainty, while the latter must find a woman to become his adoptive mother. She is called Alice, and she has spent the last ten years fighting to have a child.

Feels like

  • Adoption
  • Social Drama
  • Emotional
  • Character-Driven
  • Heartwarming
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Contemporary
  • French Cinema

Cast

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Directed by
Jeanne Herry
Written by
Jeanne Herry

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Facts

December 5, 2018 · 1 h 52 min · Drama

Released
December 5, 2018
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium, France
Available in
36 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream In Safe Hands?"

Questions about In Safe Hands

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream In Safe Hands?

In the United States, In Safe Hands streams on Philo, Fandor, France, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Filmzie, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is In Safe Hands worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is In Safe Hands okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is In Safe Hands plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is In Safe Hands in English?

French

No, it was made in French.