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  • Josh Duhamel

    Josh Duhamel

    Alex Wheatley

  • Julianne Hough

    Julianne Hough

    Katie Feldman

  • Cobie Smulders

    Cobie Smulders

    Jo

  • David Lyons

    David Lyons

    Kevin Tierney

Credits
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  • Lasse Hallstrom

    Lasse Hallstrom

    Director

  • Les Bohem

    Les Bohem

    Screenwriter

  • Jamie Linden

    Jamie Linden

    Screenwriter

  • Dana Stevens

    Dana Stevens

    Screenwriter

  • Nicholas Sparks

    Nicholas Sparks

    Author / Producer

  • Marty Bowen

    Marty Bowen

    Producer

  • Wyck Godfrey

    Wyck Godfrey

    Producer

  • Ryan Kavanaugh

    Ryan Kavanaugh

    Producer

Latest News

  1. 'Identity Thief' Debuts Atop DVD Sales List

    'Identity Thief' Debuts Atop DVD Sales List

    5:40 pm PDT 6/12/2013
    • Thomas K. Arnold
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    "A Good Day to Die Hard" outsells "Identity Thief" on Blu-ray; rental chart is topped by zombie rom-com "Warm Bodies." READ MORE

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  2. Watch Video 'Safe Haven,' 'Jack Reacher' Top Blu-ray, DVD Charts

    'Safe Haven,' 'Jack Reacher' Top Blu-ray, DVD Charts

    5:56 pm PDT 5/15/2013
    • Thomas K. Arnold
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    "Silver Linings Playbook" fell from its No. 1 spot. READ MORE

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  3. 'The Fault in Our Stars' Movie Lands Director

    'The Fault in Our Stars' Movie Lands Director

    4:16 pm PST 2/19/2013
    • Borys Kit
    • Andy Lewis
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    Josh Boone will helm Fox 2000's adaptation of the best-selling novel for "Twilight" and "Safe Haven" producers. READ MORE

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  4. Box Office Report: 'Die Hard' Rebounds With $38-Mil Plus, Edges Out 'Identity Thief,' 'Safe Haven'

    Box Office Report: 'Die Hard' Rebounds With $38-Mil Plus, Edges Out 'Identity Thief,' 'Safe Haven'

    9:19 am PST 2/17/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The Bruce Willis action pic now is expected to top the Valentine's Day-Presidents Day stretch; "Safe Haven" is on course for five-day opening of $35 million but was beaten by holdover "Identity Thief" for the weekend itself. READ MORE

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  5. Box Office Report: 'Die Hard' Pulls Ahead of 'Safe Haven' on Friday

    Box Office Report: 'Die Hard' Pulls Ahead of 'Safe Haven' on Friday

    3:49 pm PST 2/15/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The R-rated action pic is pacing to post a five-day debut nearing $40 million, while romantic drama "Safe Haven" is eyeing a better-than-expected $36 million opening; animated pic "Escape From Planet Earth" off to a strong start. READ MORE

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  6. Box Office Report: 'Safe Haven' Narrowly Beats 'Die Hard' to Win Valentine's Day With $8.9 Million

    Box Office Report: 'Safe Haven' Narrowly Beats 'Die Hard' to Win Valentine's Day With $8.9 Million

    7:44 am PST 2/15/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    UPDATED: The Nicholas Sparks pic stars Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel; the fifth installment in the Bruce Willis action franchise earns $8.3 million and should still win the long President's Day weekend. READ MORE

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  7. In the Magazine
    In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Beautiful Creatures,' 'Save Haven' and More

    In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Beautiful Creatures,' 'Save Haven' and More

    9:00 pm PST 2/14/2013
    • Stephanie Chan
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    What THR's critics say about the movies opening this week. READ MORE

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  8. Watch Video 'Safe Haven's' Julianne Hough, Cobie Smulders Reveal Their Ideal Valentine's Day

    'Safe Haven's' Julianne Hough, Cobie Smulders Reveal Their Ideal Valentine's Day

    5:55 pm PST 2/14/2013
    • THR Staff
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    From a private dinner to jet ride, the female stars of Lasse Hallstom's film 'fess up to their dream date fantasies. READ MORE

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  9. Box Office Report: 'Die Hard 5,' 'Safe Haven' in Close Valentine's Day Race

    Box Office Report: 'Die Hard 5,' 'Safe Haven' in Close Valentine's Day Race

    4:25 pm PST 2/14/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Couples celebrating the holiday are flocking to the latest Nicholas Sparks film adaptation, but "Die Hard 5" will easily win the long Presidents Day weekend. READ MORE

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  10. Watch Video Nicholas Sparks on 'Safe Haven's' Box-Office Prospects: 'It'll Do Fine. They All Do' (Video)

    Nicholas Sparks on 'Safe Haven's' Box-Office Prospects: 'It'll Do Fine. They All Do' (Video)

    1:40 pm PST 2/13/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The author and film producer is feeling confident in his Valentine’s day release, starring Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel. READ MORE

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  11. Cobie Smulders and Julianne Hough on 'Safe Haven's' Script Changes, Re-Shoots

    1:39 pm PST 2/13/2013
    • THR Staff
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    Co-stars Cobie Smulders and Julianne Hough share insight into the multiple script changes and ad-libbing while filming the drama. READ MORE

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  12. Nicholas Sparks on Adapting 'Safe Haven' to the Screen, Casting Julianne Hough

    1:36 pm PST 2/13/2013
    • THR Staff
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    “I saw every version of the screenplay,” says author Sparks. “I took producer’s right to rewrite what I could.” READ MORE

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  13. Box Office Preview: Bruce Willis' 'Die Hard 5' Eyeing Big Holiday Win

    Box Office Preview: Bruce Willis' 'Die Hard 5' Eyeing Big Holiday Win

    1:00 pm PST 2/13/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    UPDATED: The action pic opens on Valentine’s Day opposite female-fueled “Safe Haven” and “Beautiful Creatures”; animated pic "Escape From Planet Earth" debuts Friday as the long Presidents Day weekend gets underway. READ MORE

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  14. Review
    Safe Haven: Film Review

    Safe Haven: Film Review

    1:00 pm PST 2/13/2013
    • Stephen Farber
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    New Nicholas Sparks movie starring Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough will appeal to his woozy romantic fans. READ MORE

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  15. Safe Haven: Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough Strive to Put 'Notebook' Comparisons to Rest

    8:00 am PST 2/12/2013
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    The co-stars say that the most recent Nicholas Sparks adaptation is a "darker" and "more suspenseful" thriller-meets-love story. READ MORE

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  16. Watch Video 'Safe Haven' Stars Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough on Acting in the Shadow of 'The Notebook' (Video)

    'Safe Haven' Stars Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough on Acting in the Shadow of 'The Notebook' (Video)

    8:00 am PST 2/12/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The duo open up about the “pressures” that come along with joining a Nicholas Sparks project. READ MORE

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  17. The Nicholas Sparks Playbook: His 7 Favorite Plot Tricks

    The Nicholas Sparks Playbook: His 7 Favorite Plot Tricks

    12:25 pm PST 2/8/2013
    • Rebecca Ford
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    THR looks back at the signature "Sparks-isms." READ MORE

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  18. 'Safe Haven': Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, Cobie Smulders Celebrate the Film's Hollywood Premiere

    'Safe Haven': Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, Cobie Smulders Celebrate the Film's Hollywood Premiere

    2:07 pm PST 2/6/2013
    • Emily Helwig
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    Stars of the new Nicholas Sparks adaptation walked the red carpet at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, joined by friends, family and plenty of screaming fans. READ MORE

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  19. 'Safe Haven': Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel Step Out at Hollywood Premiere

    'Safe Haven': Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel Step Out at Hollywood Premiere

    1:07 pm PST 2/6/2013
    • Emily Helwig
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    The stars of Nicholas Sparks' new romantic book-to-film project "Safe Haven" walked the red carpet on Feb. 5 at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The movie hits theaters nationwide on Valentine's Day. READ MORE

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  20. Watch Video AMAs 2012: Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw on 'Safe Haven' Song

    AMAs 2012: Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw on 'Safe Haven' Song

    10:31 pm PST 11/18/2012
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The duo, who toured together over the summer, will have a new song featured in the upcoming Nicholas Sparks adaptation. READ MORE

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Summary

When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, she begins putting down roots, and gains the courage to start a relationship with Alex, a widowed store owner with two young children. But dark secrets intrude on her new life with such terror that she is forced to rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and the power of love.

Company Info

  • Relativity Media Studio
  • Temple Hill Entertainment Production Company