In Safe Hands (2018) movie poster

In Safe Hands (2018)

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👍 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 85% (RT: 85%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Jeanne Herry
Runtime
1h 52m
Country
Belgium, France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (524 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
85%
Cast
Olivia Côte as Lydie
Clotilde Mollet as Mathilde
Jean-François Stévenin as Alice's Father
Bruno Podalydès as Karine's Ex-Husband
Miou-Miou as Irène
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 524 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 85%.
Overview
Théo is given up for adoption by his biological mother on the very day he is born. After this anonymous birth, the mother has two months to change her mind… Or not. The child welfare services and adoption service spring into action… The former have to take care of the baby and support it during this limbo-like time, this period of uncertainty, while the latter must find a woman to become his adoptive mother. She is called Alice, and she has spent the last ten years fighting to have a child. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of In Safe Hands, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for In Safe Hands was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Jeanne Herry cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

In Safe Hands is a 2018 drama film directed by Jeanne Herry. Théo is given up for adoption by his biological mother on the very day he is born. After this anonymous birth, the mother has two months to change her mind… Or not.

The child welfare services and adoption service spring into action… The former have to take care of the baby and support it during this limbo-like time, this period of uncertainty, while the latter must find a woman to become his adoptive mother. She is called Alice, and she has spent the last ten years fighting to have a child. The film has been rated by 524 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, In Safe Hands delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. In Safe Hands (2018) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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