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Safe Passage

  • 1994
  • PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.4K
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Safe Passage (1994)
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A mother with seven sons feels like she's losing control of her life and her family. But personal pain and a troubled marriage fade into the background as news comes that one of her sons mig... Read allA mother with seven sons feels like she's losing control of her life and her family. But personal pain and a troubled marriage fade into the background as news comes that one of her sons might have died in an accident.A mother with seven sons feels like she's losing control of her life and her family. But personal pain and a troubled marriage fade into the background as news comes that one of her sons might have died in an accident.

  • Director
    • Robert Allan Ackerman
  • Writers
    • Ellyn Bache
    • Deena Goldstone
  • Stars
    • Susan Sarandon
    • Sam Shepard
    • Nick Stahl
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Allan Ackerman
    • Writers
      • Ellyn Bache
      • Deena Goldstone
    • Stars
      • Susan Sarandon
      • Sam Shepard
      • Nick Stahl
    • 11User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Mag
    Sam Shepard
    Sam Shepard
    • Patrick
    Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl
    • Simon
    Marcia Gay Harden
    Marcia Gay Harden
    • Cynthia
    Robert Sean Leonard
    Robert Sean Leonard
    • Alfred
    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Izzy
    Patricia Reeves
    • Mrs. Silverman
    Joe Lisi
    Joe Lisi
    • Dog Owner
    Matt Keeslar
    Matt Keeslar
    • Percival
    Marvin Scott
    Marvin Scott
    • Newsperson #1
    Bill Boggs
    Bill Boggs
    • Newsperson #2
    Christopher Wynkoop
    Christopher Wynkoop
    • Evangelist
    Kathryn Kinley
    • Newsperson #3
    Philip Arthur Ross
    • Merle Singer
    Steven Robert Ross
    • Darren Singer
    Cindy Hom
    • Newsperson #4
    Jesse Lee Soffer
    Jesse Lee Soffer
    • Percival at 9 and 10
    • (as Jesse Lee)
    Jordan Clarke
    Jordan Clarke
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    • Director
      • Robert Allan Ackerman
    • Writers
      • Ellyn Bache
      • Deena Goldstone
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    Gordon-11

    A complex and layered drama

    This film is about a mother of seven sons, who had a premonition dream about something bad will happen to one of her sons. As their family learns about the tragedy, they come together and learn to love each other again.

    "Safe Passage" is a drama about real people, real family and real life situations. The characters are down to earth and authentic. they could our next door neighbours or even ourselves. Hence, I find myself connecting with the characters and the story of "Safe Passage".

    Susan Sarandon is superb as a stressed out mother. She acts her character's emotions well, be it love, stress, anxiety, guilt or anger. I like the flashbacks and the home videos, as they provide further insight into how the past shaped the character's personality. "Safe Passage" is an engaging drama.
    funkie_sparkels

    very touching

    I thought this was an excellent movie. It dealt with very real-life situations in a way that was more human than the way most movies try to deal with similar situations. Susan Sarandon is my favourite actress and never fails to be outstanding. This was no exception. Highly recommended.
    7Lozbee2000

    Very Entertaining.

    This film is very entertaining and should be watched by the whole family but you may not want your kids to watch it because of the Adult Themes and the little Language. The cast was well picked and they did a great job(Susan Sarandon and Nick Stahl)and Jason London was also good even though he played a minor part as one of Susan's character's sons. It tells a story of a mother with 7 sons who at night has a premonition dream that something has happened to one of her sons and the story unfolds from there. The film was just so touching but im not sure if it was rated M or PG so if it is PG you should let the whole family watch it. In conclusion to this review I give this film a 7 out of 10 because it deserves this rating and because it's a film for the whole family.
    10bahhumbugyada

    Good Movie!!

    THIS MOVIE ROCKS!!!!!!!!! If I want to watch a movie about how life COULD be I'll rent Cinderella! It's important to have real life movies once in a while and not just another fairy tale.

    This movie is good because you get to see how each person is different and how everyone will face an emergency situation differently than the next person. It's just a story that is being told about an average American family and how they faced the problems that surfaced. The movie contains humor, drama, romance, as well as tragedy. Important family values really shine through in this film. I would and have suggested this movie to many, many people.
    10Steffy

    Very true to life.

    As a mother of five I found this movie very enjoyable. The writer got to the heart of motherhood and marriage, and all frustrations that go along with it. I am sure that women watching it could relate to the feeling of wanting a life of their own and the guilt that comes with it. The story was told with sensitivity. Susan Sarandon out-did herself as usual.

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    • Trivia
      Izzy Singer was originally to be played by River Phoenix, but Sean Astin got the part after Phoenix's death.
    • Goofs
      Neatness of the face paints on Percival.
    • Quotes

      Simon Singer: [shouts] Mom! Mother! Why did you turn off my alarm? Why didn't you wake me up?

      Mag Singer: I was already up so...

      Simon Singer: My route, how did you know what houses to go to?

      Mag Singer: It was fine, I just needed something to do.

      Simon Singer: What about me? I needed something to do.

      Mag Singer: Go clean the garage that's something to do.

      Simon Singer: No! I don't want to do that.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Miami Rhapsody/Federal Hill/Before Sunrise/A Man of No Importance/Safe Passage (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Touched by the Sun
      Written by Carly Simon

      Performed by Carly Simon

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    • Release date
      • January 6, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Una tensa espera
    • Filming locations
      • Glen Ridge, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Pacific Western
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,618,282
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,618,282
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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