Fail Safe (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2000, Fail Safe is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Cold War tensions climb to a fever pitch when a U.S. bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a nuclear warhead on Moscow.
Who’s in it. Fail Safe stars Walter Cronkite as Himself - Host, Richard Dreyfuss as President, Noah Wyle as Buck and Brian Dennehy as Gen. Bogan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Fail Safe has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fail Safe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fail Safe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fail Safe (2000)?
- In US, Fail Safe is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fail Safe worth watching?
- Fail Safe holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fail Safe?
- Fail Safe stars Walter Cronkite, Richard Dreyfuss, Noah Wyle, Brian Dennehy and Sam Elliott.
- When was Fail Safe released?
- Fail Safe was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.