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Safe (1995)
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4.0

Best English-Friendly Release

Criterioon Blu-ray

Best Video Release

Criterion, 4k transfer

Format

1080p Blu-ray

TSPDT

2026: #369
2025: #384
2024: #386
2023: #415
2022: #415

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Picture: 10, Audio: 7, Extras: 8

Length

119 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

2 years ago

Contributors

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Best English-Friendly Release

Criterioon Blu-ray

Best Video Release

Criterion, 4k transfer

Format
1080p Blu-ray
TSPDT
2026: #369
2025: #384
2024: #386
2023: #415
2022: #415
Criterion Forum
Review

Picture: 10, Audio: 7, Extras: 8

Length
119 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
2 years ago
Contributors

-

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