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Safety

Safety

Family · Drama · History · 2020

The story of Ray-Ray McElrathbey, a freshman football player for Clemson University, who secretly raised his younger brother on campus after his home life became too unsteady.

Movie details

Safety

“The strength of family will build an unstoppable team.”

2020 Family · Drama · History 2h 2m

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TMDB

7.5 / 10

Community rating

The story of Ray-Ray McElrathbey, a freshman football player for Clemson University, who secretly raised his younger brother on campus after his home life became too unsteady.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Reginald Hudlin

Written by

Nick Santora

Jay Reeves

Jay Reeves

Ray Ray McElrathbey

Amanda Warren

Amanda Warren

Tonya McElrathbey

Corinne Foxx

Corinne Foxx

Kaycee

Matthew Glave

Matthew Glave

Coach Bowden

Luke Tennie

Luke Tennie

Solomon

Brett Rice

Brett Rice

Gregory Diamond

Tom Nowicki

Tom Nowicki

Dr. Matthews

Court is in session

Put Safety on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.