The Safety of Objects(2002)
What do you hold on to when your world turns upside down?
The Safety of Objects Synopsis
In a suburban landscape, the lives of several families interlace with loss, despair and personal crisis. Esther Gold has lost focus on all but caring for her comatose son, Paul, and neglects her daughter and husband. Lawyer Jim Train is devoted to his career, not his family. Helen Christianson wants to find a new spark in life, while Annette Jennings tries to rebuild hers.
The Safety of Objects (2002) is a drama film directed by Rose Troche, released on October 25, 2002 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Glenn Close, Dermot Mulroney, Jessica Campbell and Patricia Clarkson. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Rose Troche
- Writers:
- Rose Troche, A.M. Homes
- Producers:
- Dorothy Berwin, Christine Vachon
- Cinematographer:
- Enrique Chediak
- Composer:
- Charles Nieland
- Status:
- Released
The Safety of Objects (2002) Trailer
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The Safety of Objects Cast & Crew
Main cast
Glenn Close
as Esther Gold
Dermot Mulroney
as Jim Train
Jessica Campbell
as Julie Gold
Patricia Clarkson
as Annette Jennings
Joshua Jackson
as Paul Gold
Moira Kelly
as Susan Train
Robert Klein
as Howard Gold
Timothy Olyphant
as Randy
Mary Kay Place
as Helen Christianson
Kristen Stewart
as Sam Jennings
Alex House
as Jake Train
Charlotte Arnold
as Sally Christianson
Key crew
Directed by Rose Troche, written by Rose Troche and A.M. Homes, produced by Dorothy Berwin and Christine Vachon.
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The Safety of Objects Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 57 ratings.
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The Safety of Objects – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Safety of Objects online?
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The Safety of Objects (2002) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Safety of Objects?
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The main cast of The Safety of Objects (2002) includes Glenn Close, Dermot Mulroney, Jessica Campbell, Patricia Clarkson and Joshua Jackson. The film was directed by Rose Troche. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Safety of Objects released?
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The Safety of Objects was released on October 25, 2002 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is The Safety of Objects worth watching?
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The Safety of Objects (2002) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Safety of Objects?
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Yes. The official The Safety of Objects trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.