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Safe (2012)

โ€œShe has the code. He is the key.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 2,764 votes 1h 34m r ActionThrillerCrime

#106 of 232 films from 2012 #1105 of 2168 in action

Directed by Boaz Yakin ยท Written by Boaz Yakin

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Overview

After a former elite agent rescues a 12-year-old Chinese girl who's been abducted, they find themselves in the middle of a standoff between Triads, the Russian Mafia and high-level corrupt New York City politicians and police.

Cast

Jason Stathamas Luke Wright
Chris Sarandonas Mayor Tremello
James Hongas Han Jiao
Catherine Chanas Mei
Robert John Burkeas Captain Wolf
Anson Mountas Alex Rosen
Reggie Leeas Quan Chang
Joseph Sikoraas Vassily Docheski
Igor Jijikineas Chemyakin
Elissa Middletonas Eve
Jack Gwaltneyas Detective Reddick
Barry Bradfordas Detective Benoit
Jay Giannoneas Detective Kolfax
Laurence Covingtonas Irate Homeless Man

Facts

Release dateApril 16, 2012
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$40,300,000 (1.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt1656190

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Questions

How long is Safe?
Safe runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Safe worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 2,764 votes, which places it #106 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 55%) and #1105 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Safe?
Safe was directed by Boaz Yakin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Remember the Titans (2000), Max (2015), Uptown Girls (2003).
Who stars in Safe?
Jason Statham as Luke Wright; Chris Sarandon as Mayor Tremello; James Hong as Han Jiao; Catherine Chan as Mei; Robert John Burke as Captain Wolf; Anson Mount as Alex Rosen.
What is Safe rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Safe?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/234.

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