Is Safety Last! scary?

MyCinema has not rated Safety Last! for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, romance, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch Safety Last! in the US?

Safety Last! streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, and 1 more, is free on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Darkroom, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Safety Last!?

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

Is Safety Last! suitable for kids?

Safety Last! is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19231h 13mComedy / Romance / Thriller

Safety Last!

Name: Safety Last!
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Thriller
Released: 1923-03-12
Duration: 73 min

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 608 votes

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Availability in the US

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Safety Last! at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 13m

At 1h 13m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Comedy · Romance · Thriller

TMDB files it under comedy, romance, and thriller.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 8 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Darkroom, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 608 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Safety Last! tonight

It is a short one: 1h 13m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 608 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Safety Last!

Is Safety Last! scary?: MyCinema has not rated Safety Last! for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, romance, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Safety Last! in the US?: Safety Last! streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, and 1 more, is free on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Darkroom, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Safety Last!?: Safety Last! runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
Is Safety Last! suitable for kids?: Safety Last! is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.