Safe House
A dangerous CIA renegade resurfaces after a decade on the run. When the safe house he's remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative escapes with him. Now, the unlikely allies must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead.
Critics Sentiment
Vargas and mercenaries attack the safe house killing Kiefer's team
Barlow kills Linklater and reveals himself as Vargas' employer
The film peaks during the intense safe house attack sequence but drops significantly when Barlow's predictable betrayal is revealed, a 3.1 point swing that disappointed critics.
Safe House delivers solid action thrills anchored by strong performances from Washington and Reynolds, with critics particularly praising their dynamic and the film's gritty violence. However, the predictable plot twists and formulaic conspiracy elements prevent it from reaching greater heights. The film succeeds as entertaining popcorn fare but falls short of being a truly memorable thriller.
Full cast
Showing 20 of 61
Denzel Washington
Tobin Frost
Ryan Reynolds
Matt Weston
Vera Farmiga
Catherine Linklater
Brendan Gleeson
David Barlow
Sam Shepard
Harlan Whitford
Rubén Blades
Carlos Villar
Nora Arnezeder
Ana Moreau
Robert Patrick
Daniel Kiefe
Liam Cunningham
Alec Wade
Joel Kinnaman
Keller
Fares Fares
Vargas
Jenna Dover
CIA Analyst
Stephen Rider
CIA Analyst
Daniel Fox
CIA Analyst
Tracie Thoms
CIA Analyst
Stephen Bishop
Marine Guard
Tanit Phoenix
Hostess
Sara Arrington
CIA Analyst
Kenneth Fok
CIA Analyst
Nicole Sherwin
Whitford's Assistant
Crew
Write a Review
Rate each story beat:
