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10 Best Movies Like 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War

If you loved 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Crash Reel

The Crash Reel

2013★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The Crash Reel tells the story of a sport and the risks that athletes face in reaching the pinnacle of their profession. This is Kevin Pearce’s story, a celebrated snowboarder who ...

#2
4 Little Girls

4 Little Girls

1997★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

On September 15, 1963, a bomb destroyed a black church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young girls who were there for Sunday school. It was a crime that shocked the nation--an...

#3
This Place Rules

This Place Rules

2022★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Acclaimed for his unfiltered reporting and deadpan humor, Andrew Callaghan brings his gonzo style reporting to the undercurrents that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot. As one of t...

#4
The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw

The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw

2008★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Explores the true story of the notorious Jesse James, how the myth developed during his lifetime, and how the legends have persisted over 100 years after his death at the hands of ...

#5
Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence....

#6
McQueen

McQueen

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an...

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