Safe (2012)
A relentless, gritty thriller unfolds as a former agent protects a girl from Triads, the Russian Mafia, and corrupt officials.
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.
How intense is Safe?
Safe is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Safe feels like
- Tone
- grittyhigh octanesuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Safe
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Safe for you?
Is Safe scary?
Only a little. Safe has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Safe gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Safe sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Safe OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Safe?
Safe runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream Safe?
Safe is streaming on Prime Video and Hoopla.
Does Safe have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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