What is Safe rated, and is it OK for kids?

Brutal violence, frequent strong language and graphic gore. The R is earned, so not for kids.

Safe (2012)

Film · 1h 34m · Rated R

A relentless, gritty thriller unfolds as a former agent protects a girl from Triads, the Russian Mafia, and corrupt officials.

High-octane and suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Prime Video and Hoopla (free).

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Safe parents guide

Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past an R: brutal violence and frequent strong language.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Safe scary?: Only a little. Safe has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Safe?: Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Safe rated, and is it OK for kids?: Brutal violence, frequent strong language and graphic gore. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is Safe about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.