Safety Not Guaranteed
Seen it?2012 | 86 min | Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Palm Springs or Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Three magazine employees head out on an assignment to interview a guy who placed a classified ad seeking a companion for time travel.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Screenplay. Also nominated for 1 more Independent Spirit Award. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$4 million worldwide on a $750K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 131K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Colin Trevorrow
- Aubrey PlazaDarius
- Mark DuplassKenneth
- Jake JohnsonJeff
- Karan SoniArnau
- Jenica BergereLiz
- Kristen BellBelinda
- Jeff GarlinMr. Britt
- Mary Lynn RajskubBridget
- Lauren CarlosYoung Darius
- Basil HarrisRestaurant Manager