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Cast & Crew

Peter Anthony
Director
Matt Damon
As Self
Kevin Costner
As Self
Vilis Daudziņš
As Main Control Operative: Visual Channel

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What is The Man Who Saved the World about? Toggle content

In the midst of the Cold War, a single man held the fate of the world in his hands. Stanislav Petrov, a Soviet officer, faced a life-or-death decision when an alarm alerted him to an impending US nuclear attack. With no time to spare, he chose to trust his instincts, risking everything to avert a catastrophic war. His bold move saved hundreds of millions of lives, but it also came at great personal cost. The Man Who Saved the World takes you on an unforgettable journey with Petrov as he confronts his past, struggles with the weight of his decision, and ultimately finds redemption in an unexpected way. Witness the incredible true story of courage, conviction, and sacrifice that changed the course of history.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Man Who Saved the World include They Shall Not Grow Old, Battle of Jutland: The Navy's Bloodiest Day, The Pity of War, Battle for the Bulge, D-Day: Over Normandy, The Age of Stupid.

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The Man Who Saved the World was released in theaters on August 13, 2014.