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Safe Passage

1994·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Life's best journeys take you home.

Recently estranged from her husband, and mother of seven sons, Mag Singer stands poised to pursue a whole new way of life. But when one of her children is involved in an explosion while on duty in the Middle East, Mag must rexamine everything she cherishes.
Family DramaGrief and ReconciliationEmotional DepthComplex Family Relationships90s Suburban LifeCharacter-DrivenThought-ProvokingSubtle PerformancesMelancholy Tone

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Safe Passage worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 58%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Safe Passage rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Safe Passage?

1 h 38 min

Safe Passage runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Safe Passage based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Safe Passage?

Critics58
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Safe Passage higher (69) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Safe Passage in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.