


Fail Safe at a glance
Fail Safe is a 1964 thriller and drama film, running 1h 52m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1964-10-07
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 · 514 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmBecause of a technical defect an American bomber team mistakenly orders the destruction of Moscow. The President of the United States has but little time to prevent an atomic catastrophe from occurring.
Cast
14 names
Henry FondaThe President
Walter MatthauProf. Groeteschele
Fritz WeaverCol. Cascio
Larry HagmanBuck
Frank OvertonGen. Bogan
Edward BinnsCol. Jack Grady
Dan O'HerlihyBrig. Gen. Warren A. Black
William HansenDefense Secretary Swenson
Russell HardieGen. Stark
Janet WardHelen Grady
Dom DeLuiseTSgt. Collins
Russell CollinsKnapp
Sorrell BookeCongressman RaskobQuestions 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, Sky Store, YouTube, 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 NR 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?
Because of a technical defect an American bomber team mistakenly orders the destruction of Moscow. The President of the United States has but little time to prevent an atomic catastrophe from occurring.
How long is Fail Safe?
Fail Safe runs for 1h 52m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Fail Safe trailer?
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