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Fail Safe (1964): movie guide
Fail Safe (1964) is a Thriller, Drama running about 112 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.8/10 from 516 votes. Notable cast includes Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Larry Hagman. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1964-10-07
- Runtime: 112 min
- TMDB: 7.8/10
- Genres: Thriller, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1964-10-07

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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.
Cast highlights
Fail Safe features Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Larry Hagman, Frank Overton, Edward Binns. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1964-10-07. Runtime: 112 minutes. TMDB score: 7.8/10 (516 votes). Genres: Thriller, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Fail Safe?
- Fail Safe is listed as Thriller, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Fail Safe?
- Fail Safe runs about 112 minutes.
- Who stars in Fail Safe?
- Cast highlights include Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Larry Hagman, Frank Overton, Edward Binns.
- Does Cinema Box stream Fail Safe?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Fail Safe?
- Open the Fail Safe page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








