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Safe Haven (2013)

“You know it when you find it.”

7.2/10 · 2,460 votes 1h 55m pg-13 ThrillerRomance

#62 of 284 films from 2013 #467 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Lasse Hallström · Written by Nicholas Sparks, Dana Stevens, Gage Lansky

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Overview

A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.

Cast

Julianne Houghas Katie Feldman
Josh Duhamelas Alex Wheatley
Cobie Smuldersas Jo
David Lyonsas Kevin Tierney
Mimi Kirklandas Lexie
Noah Lomaxas Josh
Irene Ziegleras Mrs. Feldman
Robin Mullinsas Maddie
Red Westas Roger
Juan Piedrahitaas Jr. Detective Ramirez
Cullen Mossas Police Officer Bass
Mike Pniewskias Lieutenant Robinson
Jon Kohleras Bus Station Clerk
Tim Paratias Bus Station Worker

Facts

Release dateFebruary 7, 2013
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) — about the same as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$28,000,000
Box office$97,600,000 (3.5× budget)
IMDbtt1702439

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Questions

How long is Safe Haven?
Safe Haven runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is Safe Haven worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 2,460 votes, which places it #62 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 79%) and #467 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Safe Haven?
Safe Haven was directed by Lasse Hallström. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), A Dog's Purpose (2017).
Who stars in Safe Haven?
Julianne Hough as Katie Feldman; Josh Duhamel as Alex Wheatley; Cobie Smulders as Jo; David Lyons as Kevin Tierney; Mimi Kirkland as Lexie; Noah Lomax as Josh.
What is Safe Haven rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Safe Haven?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/32240.

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