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Safety Not Guaranteed

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A disaffected magazine intern (Aubrey Plaza) befriends an unusual guy (Mark Duplass), who is looking for a partner to accompany him on a trip back through time.
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Critics Consensus

Safety Not Guaranteed's ostensibly modest ambitions are outmatched by the movie's strong performances, beguiling charm, and heartfelt story.

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Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard Jan 4, 2013
3/5
The film is obviously low-budget but has a smart script and a real feeling for those who would like to turn back the clock. Its modesty on the whole becomes it, and Plaza is a real find. Go to Full Review Mike McCahill Guardian Dec 27, 2012
2/5
his time-travel romcom wastes lead Aubrey Plaza and dithers until its geek-pandering finale. Go to Full Review Nigel Andrews Financial Times Dec 27, 2012
2/5
The independent sector of American cinema, you would think, would do better. Go to Full Review Shannon O'Connor The Daily Beast Feb 28, 2023
Every emotion you could possibly think of plays out on Plaza’s face as she recounts the horrifying story. You want to look away, because it's just such a vulnerable moment. But she is so magnetic, you have to see where she takes the scene next... Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Aug 25, 2022
3.5/5
A small but precise little picture that’s very efficient with what it has. Go to Full Review Jorge Loser Espinof Jun 27, 2022
3/5
A complete emotional journey... [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad 6 hrs ago Safety Not Guaranteed is a *4* star Movie! See more Sarah F @Sarah_F89 Sep 29, 2026 Really good feel good film. Amazing performance by all. Really enjoyed See more clifton T @RT68399275 Sep 27, 2026 I never heard of it. Saw it mentioned on a YouTube video about time travel movies. It’s in my top 10 favorites now. Absolutely loved it. See more Wes S @RT57139158 May 16, 2026 Quirky, a little uneven, but completely captivating. Plaza's deadpan understated performance is used to its best advantage. The film explores themes of loneliness, disillusionment and loss through a wry comedic lens, and does it very well. See more Anthony J @jenkinsdraws Mar 22, 2026 Suspend belief, this is a charming, quirky, interesting character-driven film. Much nonsense, but sense isn't the point. It is humanity. See more Rob A @RT76386004 Mar 21, 2026 Had its moments but the ending was lazy/silly and there were several plotlines either abandoned or self-contradictory. Aubrey Plaza was cute and deadpan as always and the film didn't bore me, but it could have been much better. The premise was good, but the writing was very uneven in my opinion. See more Read all reviews
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Colin Trevorrow

Director

Aubrey Plaza

Darius Britt

Mark Duplass

Kenneth Calloway

Jake Johnson

Jeff

Jenica Bergere

Liz McHollis

Kristen Bell

Belinda St. Sing

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Movie Info

Synopsis A disaffected magazine intern (Aubrey Plaza) befriends an unusual guy (Mark Duplass), who is looking for a partner to accompany him on a trip back through time.
Director
Colin Trevorrow
Producer
Marc Turtletaub, Peter Saraf, Stephanie Langhoff, Derek Connolly, Colin Trevorrow
Screenwriter
Derek Connolly
Distributor
FilmDistrict
Production Co
Big Beach, Duplass Brothers Productions
Rating
R (Some Sexual References|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 8, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 30, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.0M
Runtime
1h 24m
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