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Fail Safe

7.819641h 52mNRMovieThrillerDramaWar

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.

DirectorSidney Lumet

WriterWalter Bernstein

ProducersSidney Lumet·Max E. Youngstein

Where to watch

YouTube Free

YouTube Free Tubi TV

Tubi TV

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sidney Lumet

Henry Fonda

Walter Matthau

Prof. Groeteschele

Fritz Weaver

Larry Hagman

Frank Overton

Edward Binns

Col. Jack Grady

Dan O'Herlihy

Brig. Gen. Warren A. Black

William Hansen

Defense Secretary Swenson

Russell Hardie

Janet Ward

Russell Collins

Russell Collins

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Fail Safe — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fail Safe?

Fail Safe is streaming on YouTube Free and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fail Safe on Netflix?

No, Fail Safe is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free and Tubi TV.

Is Fail Safe on Amazon Prime Video?

Fail Safe isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Fail Safe for free?

Fail Safe is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free and Tubi TV in United States.