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The Safety of Objects

  • 2001
  • R
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
4.4K
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The Safety of Objects (2001)
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Drama

Meet four neighboring, suburban families, each with their own problems.Meet four neighboring, suburban families, each with their own problems.Meet four neighboring, suburban families, each with their own problems.

  • Director
    • Rose Troche
  • Writers
    • A.M. Homes
    • Rose Troche
  • Stars
    • Glenn Close
    • Dermot Mulroney
    • Mary Kay Place
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    4.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rose Troche
    • Writers
      • A.M. Homes
      • Rose Troche
    • Stars
      • Glenn Close
      • Dermot Mulroney
      • Mary Kay Place
    • 42User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    The Safety of Objects
    Trailer 2:32
    The Safety of Objects

    Photos42

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    Glenn Close
    Glenn Close
    • Esther Gold
    Dermot Mulroney
    Dermot Mulroney
    • Jim Train
    Mary Kay Place
    Mary Kay Place
    • Helen Christianson
    Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson
    • Annette Jennings
    Jessica Campbell
    Jessica Campbell
    • Julie Gold
    Joshua Jackson
    Joshua Jackson
    • Paul Gold
    Moira Kelly
    Moira Kelly
    • Susan Train
    Robert Klein
    Robert Klein
    • Howard Gold
    Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant
    • Randy
    Kristen Stewart
    Kristen Stewart
    • Sam Jennings
    Alex House
    Alex House
    • Jake Train
    Charlotte Arnold
    Charlotte Arnold
    • Sally Christianson
    Andrew Airlie
    Andrew Airlie
    • Bruce Jennings
    Stephanie Anne Mills
    Stephanie Anne Mills
    • Karen
    • (as Stephanie Mills)
    Angela Vint
    Angela Vint
    • Tina
    Aaron Ashmore
    Aaron Ashmore
    • Bobby Christianson
    C. David Johnson
    C. David Johnson
    • Wayne Christianson
    Haylee Wanstall
    Haylee Wanstall
    • Rayanne Jennings
    • Director
      • Rose Troche
    • Writers
      • A.M. Homes
      • Rose Troche
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Kristen Stewart's film debut.
    • Goofs
      In the opening credits when the families are being listed, the Jennings family is listed as "The Jennings." The correct plural is "The Jenningses."
    • Quotes

      Esther Gold: If you are ever in a praying situation with Him: Be Specific! Include certain clauses. It's not enough to assume that if a person lives they'll be okay... Cause God has a wicked sense of humor. And even though he knows you mean more, he'll only give you exactly what you ask for.

    • Connections
      Spoofs Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Paul's Song
      Written by Michael Cavadias, Charles Nieland and Barb Morrison
      Performed by Bullet

    User reviews42

    Featured review
    8/10

    Very entertaining ensemble film

    The Safety of Objects tells the story of four suburban families of neighbors and how they are impacted by a tragic car accident. Glenn Close is perfectly cast as a grieving mother. The cast of this film is so wonderful that The Safety of Objects has a type of Robert Altman feel to it. If you get the chance to see it I would very much recommend overlooking the silly title and watching this engaging film.
    • rlis2706
    • Mar 11, 2003
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    • Release date
      • August 15, 2003 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mal Canin Yongası
    • Filming locations
      • Brampton, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Renaissance Films
      • Vulcan Productions
      • Infilm
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $319,299
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $86,250
      • Mar 9, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $453,292
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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