Safe House (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $126,181,630 | Details |
| International Box Office | $81,702,771 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $207,884,401 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $28,155,823 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $11,335,209 | |
| Total | $39,491,032 | |
| OpusData ID: 148540100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
The most dangerous renegade from the CIA, comes back onto the grid after a decade on the run. When the South African safe house he's remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative escapes with him. Now, the unlikely allies must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead. For the past year, Matt Weston has been frustrated by his inactive, backwater post in Cape Town. A "housekeeper" who aspires to be a full-fledged agent, the loyal company man has been waiting for an opportunity to prove himself. When the first and only occupant he’s had proves to be the most dangerous man he’s ever met, Weston readies for duty. Tobin Frost has eluded capture for almost a decade. One of the best ops men that the CIA’s known, the ex-intelligence officer has given up assets and sold military intel to anyone with cash since he turned. From trading secrets to North Korea to aiding splinter cells, the damage he’s done to the U.S. is immeasurable. And he’s now back on the reservation with a secret. As soon as Frost is brought in for debriefing, mercenaries come and tear apart Weston’s safe house. Barely escaping, the unlikely partners must discover if their attackers have been sent by terrorists or someone on the inside who will kill anyone standing in the way. Now it’s up to Weston to figure out who he can trust before they’re both eliminated from the game.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $40,172,720 (31.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.14 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 60.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $85,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,119 opening theaters/3,121 max. theaters, 6.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $189,589,489 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 10th, 2012 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | February 8th, 2012 (Wide) (Egypt)
February 9th, 2012 (Wide) (United Arab Emirates) February 10th, 2012 (Wide) (Spain) February 23rd, 2012 (Wide) (Netherlands) March 9th, 2012 (Wide) (Central America) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | June 5th, 2012 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong violence throughout and some language. (Rating bulletin 2206, 1/8/2012) |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
| Franchise: | Safe House |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Intertitle, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Car Chase, Corrupt Cops, Fugitive / On the Run, Government Corruption, Secret Agent, Surprise Twist |
| Subgenre: | Action Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Bluegrass Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Afrikaans, Spanish |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2012 | 2 | $40,172,720 | 3,119 | $12,880 | $40,172,720 | 1 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 1 | $23,641,575 | -41% | 3,121 | $7,575 | $77,911,190 | 2 |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 4 | $10,926,145 | -54% | 3,052 | $3,580 | $97,622,705 | 3 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 4 | $7,390,935 | -32% | 2,553 | $2,895 | $108,355,425 | 4 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 7 | $4,801,510 | -35% | 2,144 | $2,240 | $115,605,325 | 5 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 7 | $2,716,795 | -43% | 1,920 | $1,415 | $120,209,890 | 6 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 9 | $1,403,035 | -48% | 1,330 | $1,055 | $122,582,350 | 7 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 12 | $780,050 | -44% | 729 | $1,070 | $123,881,780 | 8 |
| Apr 6, 2012 | 10 | $575,990 | -26% | 482 | $1,195 | $124,746,150 | 9 |
| Apr 13, 2012 | 18 | $337,610 | -41% | 371 | $910 | $125,276,755 | 10 |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 21 | $230,270 | -32% | 301 | $765 | $125,607,280 | 11 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 25 | $166,030 | -28% | 229 | $725 | $125,855,855 | 12 |
| May 4, 2012 | 28 | $106,750 | -36% | 175 | $610 | $126,020,900 | 13 |
| May 11, 2012 | 32 | $85,015 | -20% | 136 | $625 | $126,149,655 | 14 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2012 | 2 | $13,645,625 | 3,118 | $4,376 | $13,645,625 | 1 | ||
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 | $16,281,180 | +19% | 3,118 | $5,222 | $29,926,805 | 2 | |
| Feb 12, 2012 | 1 | $10,245,915 | -37% | 3,118 | $3,286 | $40,172,720 | 3 | |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 2 | $2,946,470 | -71% | 3,118 | $945 | $43,119,190 | 4 | |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 2 | $6,082,050 | +106% | 3,118 | $1,951 | $49,201,240 | 5 | |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 2 | $2,510,795 | -59% | 3,118 | $805 | $51,712,035 | 6 | |
| Feb 16, 2012 | 2 | $2,557,580 | +2% | 3,118 | $820 | $54,269,615 | 7 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 3 | $6,491,680 | +154% | -52% | 3,121 | $2,080 | $60,761,295 | 8 |
| Feb 18, 2012 | 1 | $9,737,520 | +50% | -40% | 3,121 | $3,120 | $70,498,815 | 9 |
| Feb 19, 2012 | 1 | $7,412,375 | -24% | -28% | 3,121 | $2,375 | $77,911,190 | 10 |
| Feb 20, 2012 | 2 | $3,901,250 | -47% | +32% | 3,121 | $1,250 | $81,812,440 | 11 |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 1 | $1,981,335 | -49% | -67% | 3,121 | $635 | $83,793,775 | 12 |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 1 | $1,467,125 | -26% | -42% | 3,121 | $470 | $85,260,900 | 13 |
| Feb 23, 2012 | 1 | $1,435,660 | -2% | -44% | 3,121 | $460 | $86,696,560 | 14 |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 5 | $3,158,820 | +120% | -51% | 3,052 | $1,035 | $89,855,380 | 15 |
| Feb 25, 2012 | 4 | $5,020,540 | +59% | -48% | 3,052 | $1,645 | $94,875,920 | 16 |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 4 | $2,746,785 | -45% | -63% | 3,052 | $900 | $97,622,705 | 17 |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 3 | $824,040 | -70% | -79% | 3,052 | $270 | $98,446,745 | 18 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 2 | $961,380 | +17% | -51% | 3,052 | $315 | $99,408,125 | 19 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 2 | $762,845 | -21% | -48% | 3,052 | $250 | $100,170,970 | 20 |
| Mar 1, 2012 | 2 | $793,520 | +4% | -45% | 3,052 | $260 | $100,964,490 | 21 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 4 | $1,927,515 | +143% | -39% | 2,553 | $755 | $102,892,005 | 22 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | 4 | $3,484,845 | +81% | -31% | 2,553 | $1,365 | $106,376,850 | 23 |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 4 | $1,978,575 | -43% | -28% | 2,553 | $775 | $108,355,425 | 24 |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 4 | $598,690 | -70% | -27% | 2,553 | $235 | $108,954,115 | 25 |
| Mar 6, 2012 | 4 | $700,850 | +17% | -27% | 2,553 | $275 | $109,654,965 | 26 |
| Mar 7, 2012 | 4 | $561,660 | -20% | -26% | 2,553 | $220 | $110,216,625 | 27 |
| Mar 8, 2012 | 4 | $587,190 | +5% | -26% | 2,553 | $230 | $110,803,815 | 28 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 7 | $1,339,835 | +128% | -30% | 2,144 | $625 | $112,143,650 | 29 |
| Mar 10, 2012 | 7 | $2,239,795 | +67% | -36% | 2,144 | $1,045 | $114,383,445 | 30 |
| Mar 11, 2012 | 7 | $1,221,880 | -45% | -38% | 2,144 | $570 | $115,605,325 | 31 |
| Mar 12, 2012 | 7 | $451,300 | -63% | -25% | 2,144 | $210 | $116,056,625 | 32 |
| Mar 13, 2012 | 7 | $546,720 | +21% | -22% | 2,144 | $255 | $116,603,345 | 33 |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 7 | $438,450 | -20% | -22% | 2,144 | $205 | $117,041,795 | 34 |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 7 | $451,300 | +3% | -23% | 2,144 | $210 | $117,493,095 | 35 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 7 | $825,600 | +83% | -38% | 1,920 | $430 | $118,318,695 | 36 |
| Mar 17, 2012 | 7 | $1,190,400 | +44% | -47% | 1,920 | $620 | $119,509,095 | 37 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | 8 | $700,795 | -41% | -43% | 1,920 | $365 | $120,209,890 | 38 |
| Mar 19, 2012 | 6 | $239,845 | -66% | -47% | 1,920 | $125 | $120,449,735 | 39 |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 7 | $278,400 | +16% | -49% | 1,920 | $145 | $120,728,135 | 40 |
| Mar 21, 2012 | 7 | $230,355 | -17% | -47% | 1,920 | $120 | $120,958,490 | 41 |
| Mar 22, 2012 | 7 | $220,825 | -4% | -51% | 1,920 | $115 | $121,179,315 | 42 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 9 | $385,700 | +75% | -53% | 1,330 | $290 | $121,565,015 | 43 |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 8 | $664,885 | +72% | -44% | 1,330 | $500 | $122,229,900 | 44 |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 11 | $352,450 | -47% | -50% | 1,330 | $265 | $122,582,350 | 45 |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 9 | $119,700 | -66% | -50% | 1,330 | $90 | $122,702,050 | 46 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 9 | $140,305 | +17% | -50% | 1,330 | $105 | $122,842,355 | 47 |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 8 | $126,350 | -10% | -45% | 1,330 | $95 | $122,968,705 | 48 |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 8 | $133,025 | +5% | -40% | 1,330 | $100 | $123,101,730 | 49 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 12 | $215,055 | +62% | -44% | 1,330 | $162 | $123,316,785 | 50 |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 10 | $368,165 | +71% | -45% | 1,330 | $277 | $123,684,950 | 51 |
| Apr 1, 2012 | 12 | $196,830 | -47% | -44% | 1,330 | $148 | $123,881,780 | 52 |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 13 | $61,965 | -69% | -48% | 1,330 | $47 | $123,943,745 | 53 |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 13 | $80,190 | +29% | -43% | 1,330 | $60 | $124,023,935 | 54 |
| Apr 4, 2012 | 14 | $62,255 | -22% | -51% | 1,330 | $47 | $124,086,190 | 55 |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 13 | $83,970 | +35% | -37% | 1,330 | $63 | $124,170,160 | 56 |
| Apr 6, 2012 | 11 | $216,900 | +158% | +1% | 482 | $450 | $124,387,060 | 57 |
| Apr 7, 2012 | 10 | $228,950 | +6% | -38% | 482 | $475 | $124,616,010 | 58 |
| Apr 8, 2012 | 11 | $130,140 | -43% | -34% | 482 | $270 | $124,746,150 | 59 |
| Apr 9, 2012 | 13 | $53,020 | -59% | -14% | 482 | $110 | $124,799,170 | 60 |
| Apr 10, 2012 | 13 | $50,610 | -5% | -37% | 482 | $105 | $124,849,780 | 61 |
| Apr 11, 2012 | - | $43,380 | -14% | -30% | 482 | $90 | $124,893,160 | 62 |
| Apr 12, 2012 | - | $45,985 | +6% | -45% | 482 | $95 | $124,939,145 | 63 |
| Apr 13, 2012 | - | $100,170 | +118% | -54% | 371 | $270 | $125,039,315 | 64 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | - | $161,385 | +61% | -30% | 371 | $435 | $125,200,700 | 65 |
| Apr 15, 2012 | - | $76,055 | -53% | -42% | 371 | $205 | $125,276,755 | 66 |
| Apr 16, 2012 | - | $22,260 | -71% | -58% | 371 | $60 | $125,299,015 | 67 |
| Apr 17, 2012 | - | $29,680 | +33% | -41% | 371 | $80 | $125,328,695 | 68 |
| Apr 18, 2012 | - | $22,345 | -25% | -48% | 371 | $60 | $125,351,040 | 69 |
| Apr 19, 2012 | - | $25,970 | +16% | -44% | 371 | $70 | $125,377,010 | 70 |
| Apr 20, 2012 | - | $66,225 | +155% | -34% | 301 | $220 | $125,443,235 | 71 |
| Apr 21, 2012 | - | $106,855 | +61% | -34% | 301 | $355 | $125,550,090 | 72 |
| Apr 22, 2012 | - | $57,190 | -46% | -25% | 301 | $190 | $125,607,280 | 73 |
| Apr 23, 2012 | - | $19,565 | -66% | -12% | 301 | $65 | $125,626,845 | 74 |
| Apr 24, 2012 | - | $22,575 | +15% | -24% | 301 | $75 | $125,649,420 | 75 |
| Apr 25, 2012 | - | $19,455 | -14% | -13% | 301 | $65 | $125,668,875 | 76 |
| Apr 26, 2012 | - | $20,950 | +8% | -19% | 301 | $70 | $125,689,825 | 77 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | - | $49,130 | +135% | -26% | 229 | $215 | $125,738,955 | 78 |
| Apr 28, 2012 | - | $75,680 | +54% | -29% | 229 | $330 | $125,814,635 | 79 |
| Apr 29, 2012 | - | $41,220 | -46% | -28% | 229 | $180 | $125,855,855 | 80 |
| May 1, 2012 | - | $16,030 | -29% | 229 | $70 | $125,871,885 | 82 | |
| May 2, 2012 | - | $14,885 | -7% | -23% | 229 | $65 | $125,886,770 | 83 |
| May 4, 2012 | - | $32,375 | -34% | 175 | $185 | $125,946,525 | 85 | |
| May 5, 2012 | - | $48,125 | +49% | -36% | 175 | $275 | $125,994,650 | 86 |
| May 6, 2012 | - | $26,250 | -45% | -36% | 175 | $150 | $126,020,900 | 87 |
| May 7, 2012 | - | $9,625 | -63% | 175 | $55 | $126,030,525 | 88 | |
| May 8, 2012 | - | $11,375 | +18% | -29% | 175 | $65 | $126,041,900 | 89 |
| May 9, 2012 | - | $11,295 | -1% | -24% | 175 | $65 | $126,053,195 | 90 |
| May 10, 2012 | - | $11,445 | +1% | 175 | $65 | $126,064,640 | 91 | |
| May 11, 2012 | - | $25,160 | +120% | -22% | 136 | $185 | $126,089,800 | 92 |
| May 12, 2012 | - | $34,000 | +35% | -29% | 136 | $250 | $126,123,800 | 93 |
| May 13, 2012 | - | $25,855 | -24% | -2% | 136 | $190 | $126,149,655 | 94 |
| May 14, 2012 | - | $7,480 | -71% | -22% | 136 | $55 | $126,157,135 | 95 |
| May 15, 2012 | - | $8,840 | +18% | -22% | 136 | $65 | $126,165,975 | 96 |
| May 16, 2012 | - | $7,495 | -15% | -34% | 136 | $55 | $126,173,470 | 97 |
| May 17, 2012 | - | $8,160 | +9% | -29% | 136 | $60 | $126,181,630 | 98 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2012 | 2 | $54,269,615 | 3,119 | $17,400 | $54,269,615 | 1 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 1 | $32,426,945 | -40% | 3,121 | $10,390 | $86,696,560 | 2 |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 4 | $14,267,930 | -56% | 3,052 | $4,675 | $100,964,490 | 3 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 4 | $9,839,325 | -31% | 2,553 | $3,854 | $110,803,815 | 4 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 7 | $6,689,280 | -32% | 2,144 | $3,120 | $117,493,095 | 5 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 7 | $3,686,220 | -45% | 1,920 | $1,920 | $121,179,315 | 6 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 8 | $1,922,415 | -48% | 1,330 | $1,445 | $123,101,730 | 7 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 13 | $1,068,430 | -44% | 1,330 | $803 | $124,170,160 | 8 |
| Apr 6, 2012 | 12 | $768,985 | -28% | 482 | $1,595 | $124,939,145 | 9 |
| Apr 13, 2012 | 18 | $437,865 | -43% | 371 | $1,180 | $125,377,010 | 10 |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 22 | $312,815 | -29% | 301 | $1,039 | $125,689,825 | 11 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 25 | $224,325 | -28% | 229 | $980 | $125,914,150 | 12 |
| May 4, 2012 | 28 | $150,490 | -33% | 175 | $860 | $126,064,640 | 13 |
| May 11, 2012 | 35 | $116,990 | -22% | 136 | $860 | $126,181,630 | 14 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3/22/2012 | $0 | 0 | 19 | 32 | $1,011,019 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Brazil | 3/16/2012 | $0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | $1,782,280 | 12/6/2015 | |||
| Central America | 3/9/2012 | $0 | 0 | 59 | 59 | $325,797 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Chile | 5/17/2012 | $65,778 | 32 | 32 | 64 | $123,134 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Colombia | 4/13/2012 | $0 | 0 | 15 | 16 | $518,885 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Ecuador | 4/20/2012 | $0 | 0 | 17 | 37 | $82,099 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Egypt | 2/8/2012 | $0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | $192,884 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Japan | 9/7/2012 | $0 | 0 | 248 | 248 | $4,198,743 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Netherlands | 2/23/2012 | $0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | $2,455,760 | 12/6/2015 | |||
| Peru | 3/15/2012 | $0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | $224,064 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Spain | 2/10/2012 | $0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | $6,783,245 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 2/9/2012 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | $1,251,025 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Uruguay | 4/20/2012 | $0 | 0 | 6 | 28 | $102,068 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Venezuela | 5/11/2012 | $129,804 | 35 | 38 | 116 | $694,305 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Rest of World | $61,957,463 | |||||||||
| International Total | $81,702,771 | 12/29/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Denzel Washington | Tobin Frost | |
| Ryan Reynolds | Matt Weston |
Supporting
| Vera Farmiga | Linklater Catherine | |
| Brendan Gleeson | David Barlow | |
| Sam Shepard | Harlan Whitford | |
| Ruben Blades | Corlos Villar | |
| Nora Arnezeder | Ana Moreau | |
| Robert Patrick | Daniel Kiefer | |
| Liam Cunningham | Alec Wade | |
| Joel Kinnaman | Keller | |
| Fares Fares | Vargas | |
| Jena Dover | CIA Analyst | |
| Stephen Rider | CIA Analyst | |
| Daniel Fox | CIA Analyst | |
| Tracie Thoms | CIA Analyst | |
| Sara Arrington | CIA Analyst | |
| Kenneth Fok | CIA Analysts | |
| Bryan Van Niekerk | Linklater's Assistant | |
| Nicole Sherwin | Whitford's Assistant | |
| Pope Jerrod | Beck | |
| Allen Irwin | Greer | |
| Jake McLaughlin | Miller | |
| Aiden Bennetts | Ericksson | |
| Vernon Willemse | Velez | |
| Traian Milenov | Vargas Lieutenant | |
| Dumani Mtya | Vargas Lieutenant | |
| Thembaletu Tyutu | Vargas Lieutenant | |
| Oliver Bailey | Vargas Lieutenant | |
| Roy Taylor | Vargas Lieutenant | |
| Boris Martinez | Stirp Club Mercenary | |
| Stephen Bishop | Marine Guard | |
| Scott Sparrow | Marine Guard | |
| Justin Shaw | Private Security Guard | |
| Fana Mokeona | Officer-in-Charge | |
| Jody J. Abrahams | Stadium Cop | |
| Dirk Stoltz | Stadium Cop | |
| Craig Palm | Stadium Cop | |
| Craig Hawks | Stadium Cop | |
| Tyrone Dadd | Stadium Cop | |
| Tilly Powell | Woman Trampled | |
| Lynita Crofford | Reporter at Stadium | |
| Tanit Phoenix | Hostess | |
| Abul Ntotera | Businessman | |
| Ayabonga Mtekeli | Boy | |
| Nambitha Mpumlwana | Illana | |
| Lelethu Nongalaza | Ernestine | |
| Namhla Tshuka | Villar Daughter | |
| Simphiwe Mabuya | Villar Son-In-Law | |
| Louis Gouws | BMW Driver | |
| Jerry Mofokeng | Man at Mint | |
| Robert Hobbs | Morgan |
Cameo
| John C. King | CNN Reporter |
Supporting
| Bruce Young | CIA Aide - S.A. | |
| Aidan Whytock | CIA Aide - S.A. | |
| Geon Nel | CIA Aide - S.A. |
Production and Technical Credits
| Daniel Espinosa | Director | |
| David Guggenheim | Screenwriter | |
| Scott Stuber | Producer | |
| Denzel Washington | Executive Producer | |
| Adam Merims | Executive Producer | |
| Alexa Faigen | Executive Producer | |
| Trevor Macy | Executive Producer | |
| Marc D. Evans | Executive Producer | |
| Oliver Wood | Director of Photography | |
| Brigitte Broch | Production Designer | |
| Richard Pearson | Editor | |
| Susan Matheson | Costume Designer | |
| Ramin Djawadi | Composer | |
| Sarah Halley Finn | Casting Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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Synopsis
The most dangerous renegade from the CIA, comes back onto the grid after a decade on the run. When the South African safe house he's remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative escapes with him. Now, the unlikely allies must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead. For the past year, Matt Weston has been frustrated by his inactive, backwater post in Cape Town. A "housekeeper" who aspires to be a full-fledged agent, the loyal company man has been waiting for an opportunity to prove himself. When the first and only occupant he’s had proves to be the most dangerous man he’s ever met, Weston readies for duty. Tobin Frost has eluded capture for almost a decade. One of the best ops men that the CIA’s known, the ex-intelligence officer has given up assets and sold military intel to anyone with cash since he turned. From trading secrets to North Korea to aiding splinter cells, the damage he’s done to the U.S. is immeasurable. And he’s now back on the reservation with a secret. As soon as Frost is brought in for debriefing, mercenaries come and tear apart Weston’s safe house. Barely escaping, the unlikely partners must discover if their attackers have been sent by terrorists or someone on the inside who will kill anyone standing in the way. Now it’s up to Weston to figure out who he can trust before they’re both eliminated from the game.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $40,172,720 (31.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.14 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 60.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $85,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,119 opening theaters/3,121 max. theaters, 6.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $189,589,489 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 10th, 2012 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | February 8th, 2012 (Wide) (Egypt)
February 9th, 2012 (Wide) (United Arab Emirates) February 10th, 2012 (Wide) (Spain) February 23rd, 2012 (Wide) (Netherlands) March 9th, 2012 (Wide) (Central America) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | June 5th, 2012 by Fox Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong violence throughout and some language. (Rating bulletin 2206, 1/8/2012) |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
| Franchise: | Safe House |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Intertitle, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Car Chase, Corrupt Cops, Fugitive / On the Run, Government Corruption, Secret Agent, Surprise Twist |
| Subgenre: | Action Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Bluegrass Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Afrikaans, Spanish |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2012 | 2 | $40,172,720 | 3,119 | $12,880 | $40,172,720 | 1 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 1 | $23,641,575 | -41% | 3,121 | $7,575 | $77,911,190 | 2 |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 4 | $10,926,145 | -54% | 3,052 | $3,580 | $97,622,705 | 3 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 4 | $7,390,935 | -32% | 2,553 | $2,895 | $108,355,425 | 4 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 7 | $4,801,510 | -35% | 2,144 | $2,240 | $115,605,325 | 5 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 7 | $2,716,795 | -43% | 1,920 | $1,415 | $120,209,890 | 6 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 9 | $1,403,035 | -48% | 1,330 | $1,055 | $122,582,350 | 7 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 12 | $780,050 | -44% | 729 | $1,070 | $123,881,780 | 8 |
| Apr 6, 2012 | 10 | $575,990 | -26% | 482 | $1,195 | $124,746,150 | 9 |
| Apr 13, 2012 | 18 | $337,610 | -41% | 371 | $910 | $125,276,755 | 10 |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 21 | $230,270 | -32% | 301 | $765 | $125,607,280 | 11 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 25 | $166,030 | -28% | 229 | $725 | $125,855,855 | 12 |
| May 4, 2012 | 28 | $106,750 | -36% | 175 | $610 | $126,020,900 | 13 |
| May 11, 2012 | 32 | $85,015 | -20% | 136 | $625 | $126,149,655 | 14 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2012 | 2 | $13,645,625 | 3,118 | $4,376 | $13,645,625 | 1 | ||
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 | $16,281,180 | +19% | 3,118 | $5,222 | $29,926,805 | 2 | |
| Feb 12, 2012 | 1 | $10,245,915 | -37% | 3,118 | $3,286 | $40,172,720 | 3 | |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 2 | $2,946,470 | -71% | 3,118 | $945 | $43,119,190 | 4 | |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 2 | $6,082,050 | +106% | 3,118 | $1,951 | $49,201,240 | 5 | |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 2 | $2,510,795 | -59% | 3,118 | $805 | $51,712,035 | 6 | |
| Feb 16, 2012 | 2 | $2,557,580 | +2% | 3,118 | $820 | $54,269,615 | 7 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 3 | $6,491,680 | +154% | -52% | 3,121 | $2,080 | $60,761,295 | 8 |
| Feb 18, 2012 | 1 | $9,737,520 | +50% | -40% | 3,121 | $3,120 | $70,498,815 | 9 |
| Feb 19, 2012 | 1 | $7,412,375 | -24% | -28% | 3,121 | $2,375 | $77,911,190 | 10 |
| Feb 20, 2012 | 2 | $3,901,250 | -47% | +32% | 3,121 | $1,250 | $81,812,440 | 11 |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 1 | $1,981,335 | -49% | -67% | 3,121 | $635 | $83,793,775 | 12 |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 1 | $1,467,125 | -26% | -42% | 3,121 | $470 | $85,260,900 | 13 |
| Feb 23, 2012 | 1 | $1,435,660 | -2% | -44% | 3,121 | $460 | $86,696,560 | 14 |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 5 | $3,158,820 | +120% | -51% | 3,052 | $1,035 | $89,855,380 | 15 |
| Feb 25, 2012 | 4 | $5,020,540 | +59% | -48% | 3,052 | $1,645 | $94,875,920 | 16 |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 4 | $2,746,785 | -45% | -63% | 3,052 | $900 | $97,622,705 | 17 |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 3 | $824,040 | -70% | -79% | 3,052 | $270 | $98,446,745 | 18 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 2 | $961,380 | +17% | -51% | 3,052 | $315 | $99,408,125 | 19 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 2 | $762,845 | -21% | -48% | 3,052 | $250 | $100,170,970 | 20 |
| Mar 1, 2012 | 2 | $793,520 | +4% | -45% | 3,052 | $260 | $100,964,490 | 21 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 4 | $1,927,515 | +143% | -39% | 2,553 | $755 | $102,892,005 | 22 |
| Mar 3, 2012 | 4 | $3,484,845 | +81% | -31% | 2,553 | $1,365 | $106,376,850 | 23 |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 4 | $1,978,575 | -43% | -28% | 2,553 | $775 | $108,355,425 | 24 |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 4 | $598,690 | -70% | -27% | 2,553 | $235 | $108,954,115 | 25 |
| Mar 6, 2012 | 4 | $700,850 | +17% | -27% | 2,553 | $275 | $109,654,965 | 26 |
| Mar 7, 2012 | 4 | $561,660 | -20% | -26% | 2,553 | $220 | $110,216,625 | 27 |
| Mar 8, 2012 | 4 | $587,190 | +5% | -26% | 2,553 | $230 | $110,803,815 | 28 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 7 | $1,339,835 | +128% | -30% | 2,144 | $625 | $112,143,650 | 29 |
| Mar 10, 2012 | 7 | $2,239,795 | +67% | -36% | 2,144 | $1,045 | $114,383,445 | 30 |
| Mar 11, 2012 | 7 | $1,221,880 | -45% | -38% | 2,144 | $570 | $115,605,325 | 31 |
| Mar 12, 2012 | 7 | $451,300 | -63% | -25% | 2,144 | $210 | $116,056,625 | 32 |
| Mar 13, 2012 | 7 | $546,720 | +21% | -22% | 2,144 | $255 | $116,603,345 | 33 |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 7 | $438,450 | -20% | -22% | 2,144 | $205 | $117,041,795 | 34 |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 7 | $451,300 | +3% | -23% | 2,144 | $210 | $117,493,095 | 35 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 7 | $825,600 | +83% | -38% | 1,920 | $430 | $118,318,695 | 36 |
| Mar 17, 2012 | 7 | $1,190,400 | +44% | -47% | 1,920 | $620 | $119,509,095 | 37 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | 8 | $700,795 | -41% | -43% | 1,920 | $365 | $120,209,890 | 38 |
| Mar 19, 2012 | 6 | $239,845 | -66% | -47% | 1,920 | $125 | $120,449,735 | 39 |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 7 | $278,400 | +16% | -49% | 1,920 | $145 | $120,728,135 | 40 |
| Mar 21, 2012 | 7 | $230,355 | -17% | -47% | 1,920 | $120 | $120,958,490 | 41 |
| Mar 22, 2012 | 7 | $220,825 | -4% | -51% | 1,920 | $115 | $121,179,315 | 42 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 9 | $385,700 | +75% | -53% | 1,330 | $290 | $121,565,015 | 43 |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 8 | $664,885 | +72% | -44% | 1,330 | $500 | $122,229,900 | 44 |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 11 | $352,450 | -47% | -50% | 1,330 | $265 | $122,582,350 | 45 |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 9 | $119,700 | -66% | -50% | 1,330 | $90 | $122,702,050 | 46 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 9 | $140,305 | +17% | -50% | 1,330 | $105 | $122,842,355 | 47 |
| Mar 28, 2012 | 8 | $126,350 | -10% | -45% | 1,330 | $95 | $122,968,705 | 48 |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 8 | $133,025 | +5% | -40% | 1,330 | $100 | $123,101,730 | 49 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 12 | $215,055 | +62% | -44% | 1,330 | $162 | $123,316,785 | 50 |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 10 | $368,165 | +71% | -45% | 1,330 | $277 | $123,684,950 | 51 |
| Apr 1, 2012 | 12 | $196,830 | -47% | -44% | 1,330 | $148 | $123,881,780 | 52 |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 13 | $61,965 | -69% | -48% | 1,330 | $47 | $123,943,745 | 53 |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 13 | $80,190 | +29% | -43% | 1,330 | $60 | $124,023,935 | 54 |
| Apr 4, 2012 | 14 | $62,255 | -22% | -51% | 1,330 | $47 | $124,086,190 | 55 |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 13 | $83,970 | +35% | -37% | 1,330 | $63 | $124,170,160 | 56 |
| Apr 6, 2012 | 11 | $216,900 | +158% | +1% | 482 | $450 | $124,387,060 | 57 |
| Apr 7, 2012 | 10 | $228,950 | +6% | -38% | 482 | $475 | $124,616,010 | 58 |
| Apr 8, 2012 | 11 | $130,140 | -43% | -34% | 482 | $270 | $124,746,150 | 59 |
| Apr 9, 2012 | 13 | $53,020 | -59% | -14% | 482 | $110 | $124,799,170 | 60 |
| Apr 10, 2012 | 13 | $50,610 | -5% | -37% | 482 | $105 | $124,849,780 | 61 |
| Apr 11, 2012 | - | $43,380 | -14% | -30% | 482 | $90 | $124,893,160 | 62 |
| Apr 12, 2012 | - | $45,985 | +6% | -45% | 482 | $95 | $124,939,145 | 63 |
| Apr 13, 2012 | - | $100,170 | +118% | -54% | 371 | $270 | $125,039,315 | 64 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | - | $161,385 | +61% | -30% | 371 | $435 | $125,200,700 | 65 |
| Apr 15, 2012 | - | $76,055 | -53% | -42% | 371 | $205 | $125,276,755 | 66 |
| Apr 16, 2012 | - | $22,260 | -71% | -58% | 371 | $60 | $125,299,015 | 67 |
| Apr 17, 2012 | - | $29,680 | +33% | -41% | 371 | $80 | $125,328,695 | 68 |
| Apr 18, 2012 | - | $22,345 | -25% | -48% | 371 | $60 | $125,351,040 | 69 |
| Apr 19, 2012 | - | $25,970 | +16% | -44% | 371 | $70 | $125,377,010 | 70 |
| Apr 20, 2012 | - | $66,225 | +155% | -34% | 301 | $220 | $125,443,235 | 71 |
| Apr 21, 2012 | - | $106,855 | +61% | -34% | 301 | $355 | $125,550,090 | 72 |
| Apr 22, 2012 | - | $57,190 | -46% | -25% | 301 | $190 | $125,607,280 | 73 |
| Apr 23, 2012 | - | $19,565 | -66% | -12% | 301 | $65 | $125,626,845 | 74 |
| Apr 24, 2012 | - | $22,575 | +15% | -24% | 301 | $75 | $125,649,420 | 75 |
| Apr 25, 2012 | - | $19,455 | -14% | -13% | 301 | $65 | $125,668,875 | 76 |
| Apr 26, 2012 | - | $20,950 | +8% | -19% | 301 | $70 | $125,689,825 | 77 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | - | $49,130 | +135% | -26% | 229 | $215 | $125,738,955 | 78 |
| Apr 28, 2012 | - | $75,680 | +54% | -29% | 229 | $330 | $125,814,635 | 79 |
| Apr 29, 2012 | - | $41,220 | -46% | -28% | 229 | $180 | $125,855,855 | 80 |
| May 1, 2012 | - | $16,030 | -29% | 229 | $70 | $125,871,885 | 82 | |
| May 2, 2012 | - | $14,885 | -7% | -23% | 229 | $65 | $125,886,770 | 83 |
| May 4, 2012 | - | $32,375 | -34% | 175 | $185 | $125,946,525 | 85 | |
| May 5, 2012 | - | $48,125 | +49% | -36% | 175 | $275 | $125,994,650 | 86 |
| May 6, 2012 | - | $26,250 | -45% | -36% | 175 | $150 | $126,020,900 | 87 |
| May 7, 2012 | - | $9,625 | -63% | 175 | $55 | $126,030,525 | 88 | |
| May 8, 2012 | - | $11,375 | +18% | -29% | 175 | $65 | $126,041,900 | 89 |
| May 9, 2012 | - | $11,295 | -1% | -24% | 175 | $65 | $126,053,195 | 90 |
| May 10, 2012 | - | $11,445 | +1% | 175 | $65 | $126,064,640 | 91 | |
| May 11, 2012 | - | $25,160 | +120% | -22% | 136 | $185 | $126,089,800 | 92 |
| May 12, 2012 | - | $34,000 | +35% | -29% | 136 | $250 | $126,123,800 | 93 |
| May 13, 2012 | - | $25,855 | -24% | -2% | 136 | $190 | $126,149,655 | 94 |
| May 14, 2012 | - | $7,480 | -71% | -22% | 136 | $55 | $126,157,135 | 95 |
| May 15, 2012 | - | $8,840 | +18% | -22% | 136 | $65 | $126,165,975 | 96 |
| May 16, 2012 | - | $7,495 | -15% | -34% | 136 | $55 | $126,173,470 | 97 |
| May 17, 2012 | - | $8,160 | +9% | -29% | 136 | $60 | $126,181,630 | 98 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2012 | 2 | $54,269,615 | 3,119 | $17,400 | $54,269,615 | 1 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 1 | $32,426,945 | -40% | 3,121 | $10,390 | $86,696,560 | 2 |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 4 | $14,267,930 | -56% | 3,052 | $4,675 | $100,964,490 | 3 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 4 | $9,839,325 | -31% | 2,553 | $3,854 | $110,803,815 | 4 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 7 | $6,689,280 | -32% | 2,144 | $3,120 | $117,493,095 | 5 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 7 | $3,686,220 | -45% | 1,920 | $1,920 | $121,179,315 | 6 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 8 | $1,922,415 | -48% | 1,330 | $1,445 | $123,101,730 | 7 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 13 | $1,068,430 | -44% | 1,330 | $803 | $124,170,160 | 8 |
| Apr 6, 2012 | 12 | $768,985 | -28% | 482 | $1,595 | $124,939,145 | 9 |
| Apr 13, 2012 | 18 | $437,865 | -43% | 371 | $1,180 | $125,377,010 | 10 |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 22 | $312,815 | -29% | 301 | $1,039 | $125,689,825 | 11 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 25 | $224,325 | -28% | 229 | $980 | $125,914,150 | 12 |
| May 4, 2012 | 28 | $150,490 | -33% | 175 | $860 | $126,064,640 | 13 |
| May 11, 2012 | 35 | $116,990 | -22% | 136 | $860 | $126,181,630 | 14 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3/22/2012 | $0 | 0 | 19 | 32 | $1,011,019 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Brazil | 3/16/2012 | $0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | $1,782,280 | 12/6/2015 | |||
| Central America | 3/9/2012 | $0 | 0 | 59 | 59 | $325,797 | 12/14/2015 | |||
| Chile | 5/17/2012 | $65,778 | 32 | 32 | 64 | $123,134 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Colombia | 4/13/2012 | $0 | 0 | 15 | 16 | $518,885 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Ecuador | 4/20/2012 | $0 | 0 | 17 | 37 | $82,099 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Egypt | 2/8/2012 | $0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | $192,884 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Japan | 9/7/2012 | $0 | 0 | 248 | 248 | $4,198,743 | 12/11/2015 | |||
| Netherlands | 2/23/2012 | $0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | $2,455,760 | 12/6/2015 | |||
| Peru | 3/15/2012 | $0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | $224,064 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Spain | 2/10/2012 | $0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | $6,783,245 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| United Arab Emirates | 2/9/2012 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | $1,251,025 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Uruguay | 4/20/2012 | $0 | 0 | 6 | 28 | $102,068 | 12/29/2018 | |||
| Venezuela | 5/11/2012 | $129,804 | 35 | 38 | 116 | $694,305 | 12/10/2015 | |||
| Rest of World | $61,957,463 | |||||||||
| International Total | $81,702,771 | 12/29/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Denzel Washington | Tobin Frost | |
| Ryan Reynolds | Matt Weston |
Supporting
| Vera Farmiga | Linklater Catherine | |
| Brendan Gleeson | David Barlow | |
| Sam Shepard | Harlan Whitford | |
| Ruben Blades | Corlos Villar | |
| Nora Arnezeder | Ana Moreau | |
| Robert Patrick | Daniel Kiefer | |
| Liam Cunningham | Alec Wade | |
| Joel Kinnaman | Keller | |
| Fares Fares | Vargas | |
| Jena Dover | CIA Analyst | |
| Stephen Rider | CIA Analyst | |
| Daniel Fox | CIA Analyst | |
| Tracie Thoms | CIA Analyst | |
| Sara Arrington | CIA Analyst | |
| Kenneth Fok | CIA Analysts | |
| Bryan Van Niekerk | Linklater's Assistant | |
| Nicole Sherwin | Whitford's Assistant | |
| Pope Jerrod | Beck | |
| Allen Irwin | Greer | |
| Jake McLaughlin | Miller | |
| Aiden Bennetts | Ericksson | |
| Vernon Willemse | Velez | |
| Traian Milenov | Vargas Lieutenant | |
| Dumani Mtya | Vargas Lieutenant | |
| Thembaletu Tyutu | Vargas Lieutenant | |
| Oliver Bailey | Vargas Lieutenant | |
| Roy Taylor | Vargas Lieutenant | |
| Boris Martinez | Stirp Club Mercenary | |
| Stephen Bishop | Marine Guard | |
| Scott Sparrow | Marine Guard | |
| Justin Shaw | Private Security Guard | |
| Fana Mokeona | Officer-in-Charge | |
| Jody J. Abrahams | Stadium Cop | |
| Dirk Stoltz | Stadium Cop | |
| Craig Palm | Stadium Cop | |
| Craig Hawks | Stadium Cop | |
| Tyrone Dadd | Stadium Cop | |
| Tilly Powell | Woman Trampled | |
| Lynita Crofford | Reporter at Stadium | |
| Tanit Phoenix | Hostess | |
| Abul Ntotera | Businessman | |
| Ayabonga Mtekeli | Boy | |
| Nambitha Mpumlwana | Illana | |
| Lelethu Nongalaza | Ernestine | |
| Namhla Tshuka | Villar Daughter | |
| Simphiwe Mabuya | Villar Son-In-Law | |
| Louis Gouws | BMW Driver | |
| Jerry Mofokeng | Man at Mint | |
| Robert Hobbs | Morgan |
Cameo
| John C. King | CNN Reporter |
Supporting
| Bruce Young | CIA Aide - S.A. | |
| Aidan Whytock | CIA Aide - S.A. | |
| Geon Nel | CIA Aide - S.A. |
Production and Technical Credits
| Daniel Espinosa | Director | |
| David Guggenheim | Screenwriter | |
| Scott Stuber | Producer | |
| Denzel Washington | Executive Producer | |
| Adam Merims | Executive Producer | |
| Alexa Faigen | Executive Producer | |
| Trevor Macy | Executive Producer | |
| Marc D. Evans | Executive Producer | |
| Oliver Wood | Director of Photography | |
| Brigitte Broch | Production Designer | |
| Richard Pearson | Editor | |
| Susan Matheson | Costume Designer | |
| Ramin Djawadi | Composer | |
| Sarah Halley Finn | Casting Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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