Fail Safe
Directed by Sidney Lumet
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.
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Top cast
Henry Fonda
The President
Walter Matthau
Prof. Groeteschele
Fritz Weaver
Col. Cascio
Larry Hagman
Buck
Frank Overton
Gen. Bogan
Edward Binns
Col. Jack Grady
Dan O'Herlihy
Brig. Gen. Warren A. Black
William Hansen
Defense Secretary Swenson
Russell Hardie
Gen. Stark
Janet Ward
Helen Grady
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Fail Safe online?
As of September 20, 2026, Fail Safe is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Fail Safe on Netflix?
No — Fail Safe is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV instead.
Can I rent or buy Fail Safe online?
Yes. In United States, Fail Safe can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Fail Safe?
As of September 20, 2026, Fail Safe is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Brazil and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
