The Man Who Saved the World (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2014, The Man Who Saved the World is a war, history and documentary film directed by Peter Anthony, running about 120 minutes. “Every moment counts” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Man Who Saved the World is a feature documentary film about Stanislav Petrov, a former lieutenant colonel of the Soviet Air Defence Forces.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Saved the World stars Stanislav Petrov as Self, Kevin Costner as Self, Sergey Shnyryov as Stanislav Petrov and Walter Cronkite as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Man Who Saved the World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Saved the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Saved the World tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Saved the World (2014)?
- In US, The Man Who Saved the World is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Who Saved the World worth watching?
- The Man Who Saved the World holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Saved the World?
- The Man Who Saved the World stars Stanislav Petrov, Kevin Costner, Sergey Shnyryov, Walter Cronkite and Nataliya Vdovina.
- When was The Man Who Saved the World released?
- The Man Who Saved the World was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.