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Safe Among Stars

20199mMovieDrama

After surviving sexual assault, a queer Chinese-American woman struggles to tell her immigrant mother why she left school. As she disassociates, she develops the ability to teleport and must learn how to control her powers.

DirectorJess X. Snow
WriterJess X. Snow
ProducersRachel Harrison Gordon·Kit Yan

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion ChannelNFBNFB
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jess X. Snow

PLPoppy Liu
Poppy Liu
Jia
VL
Vera Lam
Sonia
LC
Leah Cai
Jia's Mom

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Safe Among Stars — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Safe Among Stars?

Safe Among Stars is streaming on Criterion Channel and NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Safe Among Stars on Netflix?

No, Safe Among Stars is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and NFB.

Is Safe Among Stars on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Safe Among Stars isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and NFB instead.

Where can I watch Safe Among Stars for free?

Safe Among Stars is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.