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Movie · 2000 · 86 min

Fail Safe (2000)

6.9/10 · 89 votes
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Fail Safe is a 2000 movie (Drama, Thriller and TV Movie). Fail Safe was directed by Stephen Frears. Fail Safe runs 86 minutes. It has an average rating of 6.9/10 from 89 viewers. In United States, you can watch Fail Safe on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

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Plot

Cold War tensions climb to a fever pitch when a U.S. bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a nuclear warhead on Moscow.

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#usa president#based on novel or book#nuclear war#atomic bomb#cold war#air force#moral dilemma#russia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fail Safe?

In United States, you can watch Fail Safe on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Fail Safe?

The main cast of Fail Safe includes Walter Cronkite, Richard Dreyfuss, Noah Wyle, Brian Dennehy and Sam Elliott.

Who directed Fail Safe?

Fail Safe was directed by Stephen Frears.

When was Fail Safe released?

Fail Safe was released on April 9, 2000.

How long is Fail Safe?

Fail Safe runs 86 minutes.

Is Fail Safe worth watching?

Fail Safe has an average rating of 6.9/10 from 89 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Fail Safe?

If you enjoyed Fail Safe, try The Sum of All Fears, On the Beach, Seven Days in May and The Day After.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·