The Safety of Objects
2002, English. Directed by Rose Troche.
What do you hold on to when your world turns upside down?
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Safety of Objects
The Safety of Objects is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rose TrocheDirector
- Glenn CloseEsther Gold
- Dermot MulroneyJim Train
- Jessica CampbellJulie Gold
- Patricia ClarksonAnnette Jennings
- Joshua JacksonPaul Gold
- Moira KellySusan Train
- Robert KleinHoward Gold
- Timothy OlyphantRandy
- Mary Kay PlaceHelen Christianson
- Kristen StewartSam Jennings
- Alex HouseJake Train
- Charlotte ArnoldSally Christianson
Details
- Released
- 25 October 2002
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Rose Troche
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The Safety of Objects: quick answers
Is The Safety of Objects worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Safety of Objects?
The Safety of Objects runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Safety of Objects have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Safety of Objects. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Safety of Objects parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Safety of Objects is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Safety of Objects on?
The Safety of Objects is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Safety of Objects?
If you liked The Safety of Objects, try Bastard Out of Carolina, Hounddog, Lucky Them.
Who directed The Safety of Objects?
The Safety of Objects (2002) was directed by Rose Troche and stars Glenn Close, Dermot Mulroney, Jessica Campbell.