Fail Safe(2000)
Fail Safe Synopsis
Cold War tensions climb to a fever pitch when a U.S. bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a nuclear warhead on Moscow.
Fail Safe (2000) is a drama, thriller and tv movie film directed by Stephen Frears, released on April 9, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Walter Cronkite, Richard Dreyfuss, Noah Wyle and Brian Dennehy. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Frears
- Writers:
- Eugene Burdick, Harvey Wheeler, Walter Bernstein
- Producers:
- Tom Park
- Cinematographer:
- John A. Alonzo
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Television, Maysville Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Fail Safe (2000) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Fail Safe before you stream it.
Fail Safe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Cronkite
as Self - Host
Richard Dreyfuss
as President
Noah Wyle
as Buck
Brian Dennehy
as Gen. Bogan
Sam Elliott
as Congressman Raskob
James Cromwell
as Gordon Knapp
John Diehl
as Col. Cascio
Hank Azaria
as Prof. Groeteschele
Norman Lloyd
as Defense Secretary Swenson
Bill Smitrovich
as Gen. Stark
Don Cheadle
as Lt. Jimmy Pierce
George Clooney
as Col. Jack Grady
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Frears, written by Eugene Burdick, Harvey Wheeler and Walter Bernstein, produced by Tom Park.
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Fail Safe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 89 ratings.
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Fail Safe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fail Safe online?
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Fail Safe (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Fail Safe?
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The main cast of Fail Safe (2000) includes Walter Cronkite, Richard Dreyfuss, Noah Wyle, Brian Dennehy and Sam Elliott. The film was directed by Stephen Frears. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fail Safe released?
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Fail Safe was released on April 9, 2000 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Fail Safe worth watching?
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Fail Safe (2000) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fail Safe?
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Yes. The official Fail Safe trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.