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Safe Haven

  • 2013
  • PG-13
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
119K
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Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough in Safe Haven (2013)
A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.
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A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.

  • Director
    • Lasse Hallström
  • Writers
    • Dana Stevens
    • Gage Lansky
    • Nicholas Sparks
  • Stars
    • Julianne Hough
    • Josh Duhamel
    • Cobie Smulders
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    119K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,442
    366
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writers
      • Dana Stevens
      • Gage Lansky
      • Nicholas Sparks
    • Stars
      • Julianne Hough
      • Josh Duhamel
      • Cobie Smulders
    • 239User reviews
    • 188Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Julianne Hough
    Julianne Hough
    • Katie
    Josh Duhamel
    Josh Duhamel
    • Alex
    Cobie Smulders
    Cobie Smulders
    • Jo
    David Lyons
    David Lyons
    • Tierney
    Irene Ziegler
    Irene Ziegler
    • Mrs. Feldman
    Jon Kohler
    Jon Kohler
    • Bus Station Clerk
    Tim Parati
    Tim Parati
    • Bus Station Worker
    Giulia Pagano
    • Pushy Bus Woman
    Juan Piedrahita
    • Jr. Detective Ramirez
    • (as Juan Carlos Piedrahita)
    Red West
    Red West
    • Roger
    Noah Lomax
    Noah Lomax
    • Josh
    Mimi Kirkland
    Mimi Kirkland
    • Lexie
    Robin Mullins
    Robin Mullins
    • Maddie
    Jasper Grey
    Jasper Grey
    • Bus Boy
    Tora Hallström
    Tora Hallström
    • Ivan's Waitress
    Wendy Wilmot
    • Realtor
    Ric Reitz
    Ric Reitz
    • Police Chief Mulligan
    Cullen Moss
    Cullen Moss
    • Police Officer Bass
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writers
      • Dana Stevens
      • Gage Lansky
      • Nicholas Sparks
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews239

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    6kupcr

    A Fiery Romance Or Love Is A Blast!

    I really enjoyed this romantic thriller, as it kept me guessing until it's explosive end! I appreciated how colourful the filming locations were and the look and feel like a real film. I also liked the plot, one where a mysterious young woman named Katie (Julianne Hough) escapes from somewhere and arrives in a delightful town called Southport, North Carolina. The town, itself, feels like you could live there. Although the Katie character is so secretive about the reason why she's there, she has bits and pieces of memories of a life she left behind, but as she falls in love with a store owner named Alex (Josh Duhamel), everything comes to a head. The few characters were great and supporting actors. Sadly, it was noted that this was actor Red West's final role before he passed away in 2017.
    8portsea

    good entertainment, but certainly a chick flick

    I took my girlfriend to see this, mostly as she cant miss a love story film.... she wasn't disappointed with this. She loved every minute of it. As a male, I thought it was a bit wet, but still enjoyed it. Hough was an easy actress to watch, not only pretty, but accomplished at her art. This was seemingly written for her girlish look and persona. The scenery and cinematography were nothing short of amazing... Locations were perfect, id live there in a heartbeat.... Duhamal was frankly excellent in this role too, he played his part perfectly, and was the perfect choice for this film.

    The script was given a twist, and I sat through most of the film not quiet sure what was going to happen next, it definitely kept me intrigued, although I found it a little slow at a few points, i still walked away liking the film as a whole.

    Definitely worth going to see, certainly on the big screen, as the locations were amazing....
    7JohnRayPeterson

    A real surprise and touching ending to this romantic thriller

    Director Lasse Hallström pulls off a surprise ending to this otherwise seemingly ordinary romantic thriller; in doing so, he redeemed what would otherwise have been a movie not worth a mention. Sure, the movie is sweet for the most part and the dramatic moments are nothing to brag about, but Hallström has been hiding the real love story all along; when it's revealed in the last scenes, we ask ourselves, how could I have not seen this and then you melt. But you do have to stick it out to the end. I don't wish to spill the beans so I'll keep mum about it. I understand some viewers are not going to be interested in the movie because of the cast, but the director's following is not without merit; after all he delivered Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Chocolat and Cider House Rules, and it's his uncanny ability to tell a story like no others is what made me want to watch the movie.
    6tristaover

    the ending will blow your mind...good movie but not that well romantic thanks to Lasse Hallström

    if you are looking for a love movie then you had made the right choice this movie is a simple story yet good story lining not as well as your expectations but you will love it. if your hoping for a second notebook you have to know its not that good...

    okay maybe Julianne Hough is not the right actress to be in this role but she did her best and you may like her innocence in her role but i didn't like her so much...

    Directed by Lasse Hallström, the movie will teach us that in the darkest hour, love is the only light that shines there in… the dark…or something like that. An affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman's struggle to love again description will work out just fine...

    i don't want to talk so much about the movie go watch it what are you waiting for and maybe you will use some tissues so go for it and have a good time...

    its my first review and I'm not good as well in English hope it helps tank you for reading...
    m-torres-61-319635

    Why are the pros so daft?

    I just read a few negative professional critics' reviews of this movie, and I'm still wondering why they're so clueless. This is a combination of a damsel in distress story and a fairy tale aimed at female romance readers/viewers and should be evaluated as such, not as a story requiring the utmost in verisimilitude. The earnings for the movie show that it has reached and pleased that kind of audience. If you suspend disbelief, you'll be able to enjoy it and occasionally be moved by it. Some movies are meant for niche entertainment (like this one), and others are designed to reveal important truths about life, history and human nature. It's the old apples and oranges comparison, guys. In reviewing a fairy tale in terms of a serious story, you reveal your misunderstanding of both.

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    • Trivia
      This is the first Nicholas Sparks film adaptation to have an actual antagonist.
    • Goofs
      Katie calls and leaves a message on her neighbor's answering machine while at work at Ivan's on a Monday (according to the answering machine). When Kevin calls Ivan's and listens to the recording, it states that Ivan's is open Tuesday to Sunday, meaning it is closed on Monday.
    • Quotes

      Jo: To the woman my husband loves: If you're reading this, then it must be true, he loves you without a shadow of a doubt or else he wouldn't have given this to you. I can only hope that you feel the same way about him that he does about you. I wanted to write this letter because I wanted you to know one very important thing: I'm so glad he's found you. I only wish I could be there somehow to meet you, and maybe in some ways I am. Outside of my husband and my two beautiful children, you are the most important person in the world to me because I am gone and they are yours now. You need to take care of them: make them laugh, hold them when they cry, stand up for them, and teach them wrong from right. The thought of you gives me hope; hope that Alex remembers what it feels like to be young and in love, hope that Josh finds someone to fish with again, hope that Lexie has someone to help her on her wedding day. I hope that one day my family will be whole again. And most of all hope that somehow I'm there with all of you, watching over all of you.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.87 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Say Anything
      Written by Tristan Prettyman, David Hodges and Steven S. Miller

      Performed by Tristan Prettyman

      Courtesy of Capitol Records, LLC

      Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Un lugar secreto
    • Filming locations
      • Southport, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Relativity Media
      • Temple Hill Entertainment
      • Nicholas Sparks Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $28,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $71,349,120
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $21,401,594
      • Feb 17, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $97,594,140
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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