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Safe Haven

  • 20132013
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
110K
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POPULARITY
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
110K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,533
161
  • Director
    • Lasse Hallström
  • Writers
    • Dana Stevens(screenplay)
    • Gage Lansky(screenplay)
    • Nicholas Sparks(based upon the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Julianne Hough
    • Josh Duhamel
    • Cobie Smulders
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  • Director
    • Lasse Hallström
  • Writers
    • Dana Stevens(screenplay)
    • Gage Lansky(screenplay)
    • Nicholas Sparks(based upon the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Julianne Hough
    • Josh Duhamel
    • Cobie Smulders
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 218User reviews
    • 184Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations

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    Lasse Hallström in Safe Haven (2013)
    Josh Duhamel and Red West in Safe Haven (2013)
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    Lasse Hallström, Josh Duhamel, and Julianne Hough in Safe Haven (2013)
    David Lyons in Safe Haven (2013)
    Josh Duhamel in Safe Haven (2013)
    Nicholas Sparks in Safe Haven (2013)
    Josh Duhamel, Noah Lomax, and Mimi Kirkland in Safe Haven (2013)
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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(screenplay)
      • Gage Lansky(screenplay)
      • Nicholas Sparks(based upon the novel by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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

    User reviews218

    Review
    Top review
    Perfect Date Night Flick for Adults
    I was expecting this movie to be just another chick-flick romance, but since this film adds thrill and mystery to a typically cheesy genre, I find myself enjoying it a lot more.

    It is directed by Lasse Hallstrom, who also directed "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" which is one of my favorite movies. I really enjoy Lasse's style when it comes to scenery and direction, so I find the cinematography in this film to be very beautiful and picturesque. I also enjoy the soundtrack to this movie because it has the perfect balance of sappy romantic melodies, as well as suspenseful pieces to fit the mood of each scene.

    The one thing that really bothers me about this movie is the end. There is a pretty substantial plot twist in the middle of the movie, but then another one is thrown in at the very last scene. It is completely unnecessary and takes the film from being relatively realistic, to being totally unrealistic. I hate to say this, but it's just dumb.

    My favorite character is Tierney (David Lyons.) He is a detective who plays a major part in the plot, and he has by far the most convincing performance. Every time he comes on the screen, I get this creepy feeling that he isn't exactly what he seems. The main thing I look for when it comes to acting is whether or not the actors are able to make the audience feel something, and David definitely succeeds.

    I recommend Safe Haven for audiences ages 13 and up, due to mature content, such as violence and abuse. Ages 13-18 will get the most enjoyment out of it, but it would also be a perfect date night flick for adults. I give this film 4 out of 5 stars, so go check out Safe Haven! Raven Devanney, age 15, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic.
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    • Feb 15, 2013

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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
      • Thiên Đường Bình Yên
    • Filming locations
      • Southport, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Relativity Media
      • Temple Hill Entertainment
      • Nicholas Sparks Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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

    Technical 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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