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Safety Last!

1923·Movie·NR·73 min·7.7(580)

You're Going to Explode With "Safety Laughs" when You see This Fun Bomb.

When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself.

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Where to watch Safety Last! in United States

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Where is Safety Last! streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, PhiloAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
IndiaJustWatch TV
United KingdomJustWatch TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaCriterion Channel, JustWatch TVApple TV Store
AustraliaJustWatch TVApple TV Store
GermanyJustWatch TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceMolotov TV, JustWatch TVApple TV Store, LaCinetek, Sooner
SpainFilmin, JustWatch TVApple TV Store
BrazilClaro tv+, JustWatch TV
JapanJustWatch TV

About Safety Last!

Safety Last! is a 1923 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor. The cast is led by Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother. It has a runtime of 1h 13m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.

Safety Last! was produced by Hal Roach Studios and Pathé Exchange and made in United States of America. It was released on April 1, 1923, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director
Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor
Writers
Hal Roach, Sam Taylor, Tim Whelan
Release date
April 1, 1923
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$0 million
Box office
$2 million
Production
Hal Roach Studios, Pathé Exchange
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Safety Last! cast & crew

Safety Last! was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor and written by Hal Roach, Sam Taylor, and Tim Whelan.

The cast features Harold Lloyd as The Boy, Mildred Davis as The Girl, Bill Strother as The Pal, Noah Young as The Law, Westcott Clarke as The Floorwalker, and Roy Brooks as Man Laughing from Window (uncredited).

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Walter Lundin and it was produced by Hal Roach.

Is Safety Last! worth watching?

Safety Last! holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 580 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 13m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, Safety Last! is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Safety Last!

In United States, you can stream Safety Last! on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Philo, and Fandor Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Safety Last!

Harold Lloyd

Harold Lloyd

The Boy

Mildred Davis

Mildred Davis

The Girl

Bill Strother

Bill Strother

The Pal

Noah Young

Noah Young

The Law

Westcott Clarke

Westcott Clarke

The Floorwalker

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Roy Brooks

Man Laughing from Window (uncredited)

Mickey Daniels

Mickey Daniels

Newsboy with Freckles (uncredited)

Richard Daniels

Richard Daniels

Worker with Acetylene Torch (uncredited)

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Ray Erlenborn

Newsboy with Cap (uncredited)

William Gillespie

William Gillespie

General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)

Helen Gilmore

Helen Gilmore

Department Store Customer (uncredited)

Wally Howe

Wally Howe

Man with Flowers / Studio Photographer (uncredited)

Safety Last! — FAQs

Where can I watch Safety Last! in United States?

Safety Last! is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Philo in United States.

Is Safety Last! on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Safety Last! is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Safety Last! in?

Safety Last! is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Safety Last!?

Safety Last! runs 1 hours 13 minutes (73 minutes).

What is Safety Last! rated?

Safety Last! is rated NR. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 580 ratings.

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