


Fail Safe at a glance
Fail Safe is a 2000 drama and thriller film, running 1h 26m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2000-04-09
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 90 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmCold War tensions climb to a fever pitch when a U.S. bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a nuclear warhead on Moscow.
Cast
14 names
Walter CronkiteSelf - Host
Richard DreyfussPresident
Noah WyleBuck
Brian DennehyGen. Bogan
Sam ElliottCongressman Raskob
James CromwellGordon Knapp
John DiehlCol. Cascio
Hank AzariaProf. Groeteschele
Norman LloydDefense Secretary Swenson
Bill SmitrovichGen. Stark
Don CheadleLt. Jimmy Pierce
George ClooneyCol. Jack Grady
Harvey KeitelBrig. Gen. Warren Black
Doris BelackMrs. JohnsonQuestions about Fail Safe
Quick answersWhere can I watch Fail Safe in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Fail Safe is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Fail Safe suitable for children?
Fail Safe is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Fail Safe about?
Cold War tensions climb to a fever pitch when a U.S. bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a nuclear warhead on Moscow.
How long is Fail Safe?
Fail Safe runs for 1h 26m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Fail Safe trailer?
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