Movies like Fail Safe

Crimson Tide's claustrophobic submarine setting heightens the tension in a conflict related to nuclear launch orders, providing a riveting atmosphere that fans of Fail Safe's intense narrative might find compelling.

Though more of a coming-of-age film mixed with technology gone awry, WarGames deals with the frightening possibility of global thermonuclear war, and offers an entertaining yet thoughtful look into human-computer interactions in high-stress scenarios.

This contemporary thriller explores the dangers of nuclear proliferation and terrorism, mirroring Fail Safe's concern with accidental nuclear conflict but with a modern twist that may appeal to those intrigued by geopolitical suspense.

Set during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Thirteen Days offers a tense political thriller experience, unraveling the complex decision-making processes that may resonate with Fail Safe enthusiasts interested in Cold War era brinkmanship and the potential for nuclear catastrophe.

Focusing on a different aspect of nuclear fear, The China Syndrome deals with a near-catastrophic event at a nuclear power plant, playing on the anxiety of technological mishaps and potential disasters that could resonate well with the audience of Fail Safe.