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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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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 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. Rated: 3/5 Jan 4, 2013 Full Review Mike McCahill Guardian his time-travel romcom wastes lead Aubrey Plaza and dithers until its geek-pandering finale. Rated: 2/5 Dec 27, 2012 Full Review Nigel Andrews Financial Times The independent sector of American cinema, you would think, would do better. Rated: 2/5 Dec 27, 2012 Full Review Shannon O'Connor The Daily Beast 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... Feb 28, 2023 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies A small but precise little picture that’s very efficient with what it has. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 25, 2022 Full Review Jorge Loser Espinof A complete emotional journey... [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Jun 27, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 24 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/16/25 Full Review Adam B One of my all-time favorite movies. I wish I could go back in time (ha!) and watch this movie again for the first time. Nothing will ever compare to the thrill and euphoria I felt during that last act. Simply magic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/14/25 Full Review purrfectly w Wooow.. what a fun watch this movie is! I loved everything about it. The actors were cast perfectly for each roll and crushed it imo. I love the character study and the time travel element, both blended beautifully to tell this story. Whether you just love a great character development story, or a time travel for novices story.. I highly recommend this film. It was the perfect early Saturday, day off, movie watch... I had so much fun! thank you for making it :) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/14/25 Full Review Faiz D Fan-freakin-tastic, fun, unique, and guaranteed entertainment. This film was a delightful surprise. I would definitely recommend this film to anyone of any age. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Sophie M It's funny. It's touching. It's cynical. Yet it's still a film sprinkled with fairy dust Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review alan g Plausible plot my ass! Time travel? Not quite yet. Horrible acting? Yes. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/06/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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