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A large, dysfunctional family awaits word on a loved one's fate in this domestic drama starring Susan Sarandon as Mag Singer, mother of seven sons. One, Percival (Matt Keeslar) is serving in the Marin... read more read more...e Corps, and when news comes that his barracks in the Middle East has been bombed by terrorists, Mag's family assembles at her home, anxious for more information. In the meantime, a series of old wounds are reopened and healed. The prodigious Singers include the father, Patrick (Sam Shepard), unhappily estranged from Mag and prone to bouts of hysterical blindness, and Alfred (Robert Sean Leonard), the responsible, sober eldest, who is engaged to divorced mother Cynthia (Marcia Gay Harden). There's also Simon (Nick Stahl), the intellectual Izzy (Sean Astin), two twins, and guilt-wracked Gideon (Jason London), a track star who outshone Percival athletically, inspiring the latter to join the military. While the Singers deal with minor crises like a neighbor's dog that repeatedly attacks Simon, Percival's fate looms, and Mag deals with her fear by cleaning out the ramshackle garage and drinking Tequila with her daughter-in-law to be, Cynthia, with whom she's surprised to find much in common. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Robert Allan Ackerman

Release Date: May 4, 1995

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DVD Release Date: April 6, 2004

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  • SunilJawahir
    February 27, 2009
    SunilJawahir
    Good because of the acting. Nothing really happens in this movie, it's a great deal of waiting, which I understand is the point but in this case is not compelling enough.
  • ileo
    December 26, 2007
    ileo
    A personal favorite.
  • StaisilD
    July 17, 2007
    StaisilD
    From Ellyn Bache's novel about the feisty mother of seven boys, most of whom are now grown and out of the house, still worrying after them, concerned over their health and safety, which eventually puts a strain on her sanity. The relationship between the mother and the sons being... read more the most explored and the relationship between the mother and father.The script is well written, the cast is uniformly excellent with Susan Sarandon at her always brilliant best.It is I think an entertaining and uplifting little movie that is worthy of a look.
  • nikongirl33
    April 28, 2007
    nikongirl33
    Not a parents, but can't imagine the gut wrenching agony of this movie, not knowing if you child is dead...

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Rachel Gordon
January 3, 2004
Rachel Gordon, Filmcritic.com

The end is clear from the start, but it's rather amusing to watch nonetheless, backed by a strong, eclectic cast. Full Review

Dan Lybarger
December 17, 2002
Dan Lybarger, Nitrate Online

A engrossing and touching look at mother-son relationships.

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
August 26, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Valentine to mothers who have fought the good fight and kept the faith in all the messes and miseries of life. Full Review

Chris Hicks
January 1, 2000
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

As a showcase for actors, Safe Passage is a satisfactory performance vehicle. But as a movie, it's overly sentimental and predictable, seeming better suited to network-TV fare. Full Review

Lisa Schwarzbaum
September 7, 2011
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

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Leonard Klady
March 26, 2009
Leonard Klady, Variety

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Caryn James
May 20, 2003
Caryn James, New York Times

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April 12, 2002
Globe and Mail

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Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Edward Guthmann
January 1, 2000
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle

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