Safety

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“Safety” is a drama inspired by the empowering story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McElrathbey (Jay Reeves), a young man facing a series of challenging circ*mstances, whose dedication and persistence help him to triumph over repeated adversities. Aided by his teammates and the Clemson community, he succeeds on the field while simultaneously raising and caring for his 11-year-old brother Fahmarr (Thaddeus J. Mixson). Read More Read Less

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Fans of uplifting sports dramas will find Safety in this skillfully told fact-based story about an athlete overcoming adversity.

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Steve Greene

indieWire

The film that exists may fill in some temporary vacuum in a season without capacity-level crowds on Saturday nights and evenings. But those who want something more may have to wait a little longer.

Rated: C

Dec 12, 2020

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Robert Daniels

Pay or Wait

Even with its clear weaknesses, Safety is an uplifting film about the unbreakable bonds in communities and teams, and between brothers.

Dec 11, 2020

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

This fact-based Disney+ movie presents a story that's stirring enough to predictably eke across the goal line as an old-fashioned crowd-pleaser, even if it's playing on a venue without crowds.

Dec 11, 2020

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Safety is a sports biography film with an uplifting message of putting family first and the goodness of people, but surrounds its protagonist with characters as well-rounded as Fathead.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 9, 2022

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Pamela Powell

Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL)

Much of this might appear on the surface as being contrived, but it feels nothing but sincere as it connects us to not only Ray Ray and Fahmarr but every coach and athlete we meet.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 16, 2021

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Mae Abdulbaki

Screen Rant

One of the better sports films to be released in some time.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 24, 2021

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Dale R A Disney+ release based on a true story of Ray McElrathbey, a college football player for Clemson University that takes care of his younger brother while going to college. For the most part the story flows well. There is a time where Ray must hide his brother on campus. That was a little silly, but the rest of the film is well done. Acting wise, everyone did a fine job, but no real standouts. I think this movie is worth your time. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review MAXX H This movie is awesome and inspiring Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/07/24 Full Review D L Really great, heartwarming film. Great writing. Acting was great. Fun all around. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review CALVIN P This movie is amazing and changed the way I pursue life. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/22/23 Full Review A J Best football movie I've seen in so long. Disney did good Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/17/23 Full Review Cyrus K An endearing story that will either leave you in tears from laughing or crying. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/06/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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Reginald Hudlin Director Jay Reeves Ray Thaddeus J. Mixson Fahmarr Corinne Foxx Kaycee Stone Matthew Glave Coach Tommy Bowden Hunter Sansone Daniel Morelli

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Synopsis “Safety” is a drama inspired by the empowering story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McElrathbey (Jay Reeves), a young man facing a series of challenging circ*mstances, whose dedication and persistence help him to triumph over repeated adversities. Aided by his teammates and the Clemson community, he succeeds on the field while simultaneously raising and caring for his 11-year-old brother Fahmarr (Thaddeus J. Mixson).

Director: Reginald Hudlin
Producer: Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray
Screenwriter: Nick Santora
Production Co: Select Films, Walt Disney Company, Mayhem Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG (Drug Addiction|Thematic Content|Some Language)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 11, 2020
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos

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