Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

100% of critics liked it
(12 reviews)
96% want to see it
(2,173 ratings)

From the producers of Little Miss Sunshine - When an unusual classified ad inspires three cynical Seattle magazine employees to look for the story behind it, they discover a mysterious eccentric named Kenneth, a likable but paranoid supermarket clerk, who believes hes solved the riddle of time… More From the producers of Little Miss Sunshine - When an unusual classified ad inspires three cynical Seattle magazine employees to look for the story behind it, they discover a mysterious eccentric named Kenneth, a likable but paranoid supermarket clerk, who believes hes solved the riddle of time travel and intends to depart again soon. Together, they embark on a hilarious, smart, and unexpectedly heartfelt journey that reveals how far believing can take you. -- (C) Official Site

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 25 min.
Directed By: Colin Trevorrow
Written By: Derek Connolly
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 8, 2012 Limited
Studio: Film District

Critic Reviews

John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter
A big win for everyone involved, Safety Not Guaranteed is especially exciting for fans of Aubrey Plaza, who proves she's good for more than snarky scene-stealing and can actually carry a film.
Justin Chang, Variety
A small movie with a big heart, Safety Not Guaranteed is a sci-fi-tinged oddball comedy about love as the ultimate risky adventure.
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
Most remarkable is the way the entire film seems so effortless, carrying us off on an adventure we never want to end.
Matthew Turner, ViewLondon
A hugely enjoyable, frequently hilarious comedy with a brilliant script, an inspired premise, likeable characters and a star-making central performance from Aubrey Plaza.
Jason Zingale, Bullz-Eye.com
A character-driven dramedy with equal parts humor and heart, Safety Not Guaranteed is a magical film about the human spirit whose charm is impossible to ignore.
Jeff Bayer, The Scorecard Review
It's like this film almost sneaks up on you as you're watching it. At first it's just quirky/cute, but it becomes much more. Mark Duplass gives his best performance.
Rob Hunter, Film School Rejects
Wonderful performances across the board; fantastic chemistry between Plaza and Duplass.
Erik Childress, eFilmCritic.com
Safety Not Guaranteed succeeds on its own merits by adapting our expectations towards more basic ideas of human nature rather than the fantastical sci-fi notions of the mind.
Chris Bumbray, JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Totally charming. Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass make a wonderful pair. This has real sleeper potential.
Kimberly Gadette, Doddle
... addresses the current generation of maturing adults who seem homeless in their own lives. Despite the story zipping forward with its sillier intentions, the underlying angst effectively resonates.
Kate Erbland, Film School Rejects
Duplass and Plaza have lovely chemistry that's quite nice to watch unfold and they put in a pair of great performances
Todd Gilchrist, The Playlist
An oddly effective little charmer, "Safety Not Guaranteed" ekes out a victory over so much of its indie-darling competition simply by following through on the ideas it introduces.