Safe House (1998 film)

Safe House is a 1998 Canadian-American thriller film directed by Eric Steven Stahl. The film stars Patrick Stewart, Kimberly Williams, and Craig Sheffer.

The plot revolves around Andi Travers (Kimberly Williams), a young woman who witnesses a murder. To protect her, she is placed in a witness protection program and relocated to a seemingly quiet town. She assumes a new identity and tries to start a new life. However, the killer, Mace (Craig Sheffer), is relentless and manages to track her down. He is aided by a corrupt and seemingly friendly local sheriff, played by Patrick Stewart, who is determined to eliminate Andi and silence her permanently.

The film focuses on Andi's struggle to survive as she tries to outwit Mace and the corrupt sheriff while simultaneously grappling with the challenges of building a new identity and trusting those around her. She must decide who she can trust and find a way to expose the conspiracy before it's too late.

Safe House (1998 film) is characterized as a suspenseful thriller with elements of mystery and action. While not a major blockbuster, it is considered a solid genre entry with a strong performance from its cast, particularly Patrick Stewart as the deceptive and menacing sheriff.