Films about the Nuclear Holocaust
Disturbing movies about the nuclear holocaust.
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- DirectorNorman TaurogStarsBrian DonlevyRobert WalkerTom DrakeA docudrama detailing the research, development and deployment of the first atomic bomb, as well as the bombing of Hiroshima.One of the earliest films about the atomic bomb and the Manhattan Project, this movie attempts to chronicle the complex development of the atomic bomb, from the initial theoretical discussions to its final use in Japan.
- DirectorMelvin FrankNorman PanamaStarsRobert TaylorEleanor ParkerJames WhitmoreCol. Paul Tibbets piloted the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in World War II.This film focuses on the role of Colonel Paul Tibbets, the pilot who flew the Enola Gay, the B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. While it's more about the mission itself, the film is inherently tied to the outcomes of the Manhattan Project.
- DirectorJon ElseStarsHans BetheHolm BursomHaakon ChevalierScientists and witnesses involved in the creation and testing of the first ever atomic bomb reflect on the Manhattan project and its fascinating leader, J. Robert Oppenheimer, who upon completion of his wonderful and horrible invention became a powerful spokesperson against the nuclear arms race.This is a documentary film that focuses on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the "father of the atomic bomb." The film explores the Manhattan Project, the development of the atomic bomb, and the moral questions surrounding its use.
- DirectorRoland JofféStarsPaul NewmanDwight SchultzBonnie BedeliaThis film reenacts the Manhattan Project, the secret WWII project, and the first atomic bombs designed, built, and tested in Los Alamos.This historical drama is about the Manhattan Project, focusing on the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. It highlights the relationship between General Leslie Groves and physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, along with the moral dilemmas faced by those involved.
- DirectorJoseph SargentStarsBrian DennehyDavid StrathairnMichael TuckerThe use of the atomic bomb to end WWII was one of the most controversial events in human history. This Emmy-winning 1989 miniseries brings the conflicts to life in wrenching performances by a stellar cast.A detailed dramatization of the Manhattan Project, the film centers on the key figures like Oppenheimer and General Groves. It delves into the challenges and ethical questions they encountered while developing the atomic bomb.
- DirectorKoreyoshi KuraharaRoger SpottiswoodeStarsLynne AdamsWesley AddyAllen AltmanThe grisly events leading to the first attack with a nuclear weapon.A dramatization of the events leading up to the bombing of Hiroshima, this movie explores the decision-making process behind the use of the atomic bomb and its devastating impact.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsCillian MurphyEmily BluntMatt DamonThe story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.This movie chronicles Oppenheimer's career, predominantly focusing on his role in the Manhattan Project and the subsequent fallout of his involvement, including his 1954 security hearing.
- DirectorHideo ÔbaStarsMasao WakaharaYumeji TsukiokaKeiko TsushimaThis film focuses on the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, portraying the experiences of the survivors and the devastation caused by the bomb.
- DirectorHideo SekigawaStarsIsuzu YamadaEiji OkadaYoshi KatôBrilliant and extremely realistic retelling of the day in Hiroshima that the bomb dropped and following days.This Japanese film provides a dramatic account of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, focusing on the experiences of the residents and the devastating aftermath of the event. It's an early cinematic perspective on the impact of the atomic bombing, just eight years after the actual event.
- DirectorPaul WilmshurstStarsJohn HurtShuntaro HidaGeorge ElseyDocumentary with dramatic reenactments with actors to describe what dropping the bomb on Hiroshima was like.This film provides a detailed account of the bombing of Hiroshima, including the experiences of the residents of Hiroshima and the crew of the Enola Gay.
- DirectorMori MasakiStarsIssei MiyazakiCatherine BattistoneYoshie ShimamuraA powerful statement against war, Barefoot Gen is a disturbing story about the effect of the atomic bomb on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.An animated film about Hiroshima's bombing. It's a poignant adaptation of a manga series based on the author's own experiences.
- DirectorToshio HirataStarsIssei MiyazakiMasaki KôdaKei NakamuraThree years after the Hiroshima bombing, a teenager helps a group of orphans to survive and find their new life.The sequel to "Barefoot Gen," this animated film continues to follow the life of the young boy in Hiroshima after the atomic bombing, focusing on the post-war struggles and reconstruction.
- DirectorPeter WernerStarsMax von SydowJudd NelsonMakoLife in Hiroshima, following different Japanese, a German priest and church, and some American POWs, before and after the atomic bomb was dropped August 6, 1945.This film vividly portrays the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, focusing on the experiences and struggles of various survivors, including both Japanese citizens and American prisoners of war. It aims to provide a humanizing and poignant look at the impact of the bombing on individual lives and the broader community.
- DirectorShôhei ImamuraStarsYoshiko TanakaKazuo KitamuraEtsuko IchiharaThe story of the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing, based on Masuji Ibuse's novel.This film tells the story of survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, focusing on the immediate aftermath of the bombing and its long-term effects on the people and city of Hiroshima.
- DirectorKaneto ShindôStarsNobuko OtowaOsamu TakizawaMasao ShimizuPost war Hiroshima: It's been four years since the last time she visited her hometown. Takako faces the after effects of the A-bomb when she travels around the city to call on old friends.The film deals with the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing, focusing on a teacher who returns to the city several years after the bombing and discovers the ongoing struggles of the survivors.
- DirectorAlain ResnaisStarsEmmanuelle RivaEiji OkadaStella DassasA French actress filming an anti-war film in Hiroshima has an affair with a married Japanese architect as they share their differing perspectives on war.While not directly about the bombing, this film explores the emotional aftermath and memories of the bombing of Hiroshima through a romantic story between a French actress and a Japanese architect.
- DirectorKazuo KurokiStarsRie MiyazawaYoshio HaradaTadanobu AsanoBased on a play by Hisashi Inoue, it focuses on the sufferings of the survivors of Hiroshima. The film takes place during 4 days in the summer of 1948, as the ghost of her father visits Mitsué (Rié Miyama). He had somehow learned that she has fallen in love, and tries to convince her to start her new life. But Mitsué obstinately refuses his warm and humorous encouragements : « People were killed in my place. I do not have the right to find happiness », she says.he film centers on a young woman who survived the Hiroshima bombing and deals with her guilt and trauma, as well as her relationship with her father's spirit, who died in the bombing.
- DirectorAkira KurosawaStarsToshirô MifuneTakashi ShimuraMinoru ChiakiAn aging Japanese industrialist becomes so fearful of nuclear war that it begins to take a toll on his life and family.Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this film explores the anxiety and paranoia of an elderly businessman terrified by the prospect of nuclear war, highlighting the psychological impact of the bombings.
- DirectorAkira KurosawaStarsSachiko MuraseRichard GereHisashi IgawaThree generations' responses to the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.Another film by Akira Kurosawa, it focuses on an elderly woman who lost her husband in the Nagasaki bombing, exploring the lasting impact of the event on her family.
- DirectorYoshishige YoshidaStarsMariko OkadaYoshiko TanakaSae IsshikiThree women who share memories of the Hiroshima disaster try to uncover the hidden family ties that may or may not bind them together.Directed by Yoshishige Yoshida, this film tells the story of three generations of women affected by the Hiroshima bombing, exploring the psychological and physical scars left by the event.
- DirectorSunao KatabuchiStarsNonAva PickardKenna PickardA spirited 18-year-old woman is married off to a man she barely knows as she combats the daily struggles of living in Hiroshima during World War II.An extended version of the 2016 animated film set in Hiroshima and Kure, Japan, during the 1930s–1940s. It follows Suzu, a young woman who navigates life's challenges before and after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The extended version, which premiered in 2019, adds about 30 minutes of new footage, enriching the narrative with additional perspectives and deepening the portrayal of wartime and post-war experiences, including new characters and events like the Makurazaki Typhoon of September 1945
- DirectorJayne LoaderKevin RaffertyPierce RaffertyStarsPaul TibbetsHarry S. TrumanW.H.P. BlandyDisturbing collection of 1940s and 1950s United States government-issued propaganda films designed to reassure Americans that the atomic bomb was not a threat to their safety.This documentary critically examines Cold War America's nuclear warfare culture, using archival footage like government propaganda, training films, and ads. It reveals the trivialization and misleading reassurance offered to the public about nuclear weapons, highlighting the gap between their real dangers and media portrayal. The film's dark humor underscores the era's societal disconnect with the reality of nuclear threats.
- DirectorPeter KuranStarsWilliam ShatnerEdward TellerW.H.P. BlandyThe history of nuclear weapons between 1945 until 1963.This documentary includes footage and information about the atomic tests conducted by the United States, starting with the first test at Trinity, which was part of the Manhattan Project. It provides a visual history of nuclear weapons development up to the 1960s.
- DirectorArch ObolerStarsWilliam PhippsSusan Douglas RubesJames AndersonThe world is destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. Only five Americans survive, including a pregnant woman, a neo-Nazi, a black man and a bank clerk.A post-apocalyptic drama about survivors of nuclear war. This film is considered one of the first to depict a post-nuclear apocalyptic world.
- DirectorHarry RaskyStarsGlenn FordThe People of Portland OregonPortentously portrays the evacuation of Portland, Oregon, when threatened by a nuclear attack on its state-of-the-art civil defense system.Dramatization of a civil defense exercise. It was a genuine civil defense exercise filmed in Portland with the city's actual mayor and residents participating.
- DirectorRanald MacDougallStarsHarry BelafonteInger StevensMel FerrerA miner trapped in a cave-in resurfaces, and upon discovering mankind has been wiped out in a nuclear holocaust, sets out to find other survivors.Post-apocalyptic New York City with three survivors. Noted for its progressive and early exploration of racial tensions in a post-apocalyptic scenario.
- DirectorJohn BrahmStarsBurgess MeredithVaughn TaylorJacqueline deWitA henpecked book lover finds himself blissfully alone with his books after a nuclear war.A man survives nuclear war, finding solace in books. This episode is one of the most famous and frequently referenced in popular culture from "The Twilight Zone" series.
- DirectorStanley KramerStarsGregory PeckAva GardnerFred AstaireAfter a global nuclear war, the residents of Australia must come to terms with the fact that all life will be destroyed in a matter of months.Survivors in Australia await deadly radiation. The film's haunting final scenes are often cited as a powerful statement on the futility of nuclear war.
- DirectorRobert StevensStarsDana AndrewsRobert Crawford Jr.Judith EvelynAmericans try to cope with the aftermath of a nuclear catastrophe.Survival in a small Florida town after nuclear war. Based on a popular novel, it was one of the first TV representations of post-nuclear war survival.
- DirectorLamont JohnsonStarsLarry GatesJoseph BernardJack AlbertsonA suburban dinner party is interrupted by a bulletin warning of an impending nuclear attack. As the neighbors scramble to prepare themselves, they turn against the one family that installed a permanent bomb shelter.Examines paranoia during a nuclear attack scare. The episode is famous for its critique of Cold War-era fears and American suburban culture.
- DirectorShûe MatsubayashiStarsFurankî SakaiAkira TakaradaYuriko HoshiThis Japanese film speculates on the events which lead the U.S. and the Soviet Union into a nuclear Armageddon.Depicts the lead-up and consequences of a global nuclear war. The film is notable for its stark portrayal of the finality of nuclear conflict.
- DirectorVal GuestStarsEdward JuddJanet MunroLeo McKernWhen the U.S. and Russia unwittingly test atomic bombs at the same time, it alters the nutation (axis of rotation) of the Earth.Nuclear tests alter Earth's orbit. Renowned for its innovative storytelling and use of real newspaper offices for authenticity.
- DirectorChris MarkerStarsÉtienne BeckerJean NégroniHélène ChatelainThe story of a man forced to explore his memories in the wake of World War III's devastation, told through still images.A post-nuclear war Paris time travel story. This film inspired the 1995 science fiction movie "12 Monkeys."
- DirectorRay MillandStarsRay MillandJean HagenFrankie AvalonA family leaves Los Angeles for a camping trip just before hydrogen bombs destroy the city. In the midst of the chaos, the father must fight to keep his family alive along the highway.A family's survival after Los Angeles' nuclear attack. The film was noted for its low-budget yet effective portrayal of societal breakdown.
- DirectorFredric GadetteStarsSeamon GlassThayer RobertsAubrey MartinA deputy sheriff stops motorists on a mountain road after police dispatch reports of a possible nuclear attack.Stranded people during a nuclear attack alert. Known for its minimalist setting and tense atmosphere.
- DirectorAlan Crosland Jr.StarsJames CoburnJohn AndersonJosie LloydIn a post-apocalyptic settlement in 1974, the inhabitants' survival is dependent on the advice of an unseen man living in a nearby cave. This dependence is tested when a band of soldiers descends on their town.Post-apocalyptic survival with a mysterious guardian. This episode is a poignant exploration of faith versus science in a post-nuclear world.
- DirectorFrank PerryStarsJane ConnellWilliam DanielsJames FrawleyStaff and students at a rural school react to a warning of an imminent nuclear attack, not knowing whether it is real or a mistake.Schoolchildren's reactions to an imminent nuclear attack. The film is praised for its realistic and sensitive portrayal of children's perspectives.
- 19641h 35mPG8.3 (519K)97MetascoreDirectorStanley KubrickStarsPeter SellersGeorge C. ScottSterling HaydenAn unhinged American general orders a bombing attack on the Soviet Union, triggering a path to nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and generals frantically tries to stop.A satirical take on Cold War nuclear strategies. The film's dark humor and iconic performances, especially by Peter Sellers, have made it a classic.
- DirectorSidney LumetStarsHenry FondaWalter MatthauFritz WeaverA technical malfunction sends American planes to Moscow to deliver a nuclear attack. Can all-out war be averted?A tense drama about an accidental nuclear strike. Noted for its real-time narrative style and intense performances.
- DirectorPeter WatkinsStarsMichael AspelPeter GrahamDave BaldwinA docudrama depicting a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain.A pseudo-documentary on nuclear warfare in Britain. The film was so controversial that it was banned from broadcast by the BBC for 20 years.
- DirectorRudolph CartierStarsAnthony BateKeith BuckleyMichele DotriceIn the huge, labyrinthine nuclear bunker meant to shield the survivors in government from the aftermath of atomic war, Level 7 is the deepest and the safest from radiation. But in spite of its hermetic isolation, the nerve center of government is ultimately not safe from the consequences of the holocaust which rages miles overhead.Survivors of nuclear war in an underground bunker. This episode is based on a novel that explores the psychological effects of living in constant fear of nuclear annihilation.
- DirectorRichard LesterStarsRita TushinghamRalph RichardsonPeter CookIn post-nuclear-holocaust England, a handful of bizarre characters struggles on with their lives in the ruins, among endless heaps of ash, piles of broken crockery and brick, muddy plains, and heaps of dentures and old boots. Patriotically singing "God Save Mrs. Ethel Shroake, Long Live Mrs. Ethel Shroake", they wander through this surrealistic landscape, forever being warned by the police to "keep moving", and prone to the occasional mutation into a parrot, cupboard, or even--yes, a bed-sitting room with "No Wogs" scrawled in the grime on its windows. In particular, this story revolves around the odd "love story" of a girl who lives with her parents in one compartment of a London Underground train, the commuter in the next compartment, and the doctor they meet after returning above ground in search of a nurse for the heavily-pregnant girl.A surreal comedy set in post-nuclear London. Known for its absurdist humor and critique of Cold War politics.
- DirectorJim McBrideStarsSteve CurryShelley PlimptonWoodrow ChamblissTeenagers Glen and Randa are members of a tribe that lives in a rural area, several decades after nuclear war has devastated the planet. They know nothing of the outside world, except that Glen has read about and seen pictures of a great city in some old comic books. He and Randa set out to find this city.A post-apocalyptic adventure of two teens. The film is known for its unique vision of a post-nuclear world, devoid of traditional science fiction elements.
- DirectorDaniel BourlaStarsRobert StraussGeoffrey HolderSally KirklandAfter a nuclear attack kills everyone, the last man on earth, going mad from loneliness and isolation, creates a companion in his mind. He soon finds himself living a lie when his imaginary world builds up into something complex.A surreal narrative about the last man on Earth. It was filmed in 1968 but not released until 1975, adding to its cult status.
- DirectorJames BridgesStarsJane FondaJack LemmonMichael DouglasA reporter finds what appears to be a cover-up of safety hazards at a nuclear power plant.A thriller about a nuclear plant's near-meltdown. The film gained notoriety for its release just 12 days before the Three Mile Island nuclear accident.
- DirectorChristian de ChalongeStarsMichel SerraultJacques DutroncJacques VilleretA group of ordinary French survived a nuclear war and found themselves in the face of what was left of civilization.Post-nuclear war survivors rebuild society. The film is notable for its exploration of post-apocalyptic political and social structures.
- StarsBarry MorseJohn BarronEd BishopDuring an election week, the U.S. president deals with the Russians, a deposed Shah and a stolen quark bomb while a terrorist plots an attack.A satirical comedy about a nuclear crisis. It was later adapted into a television series due to its popularity.
- DirectorTerre NashStarsHelen CaldicottVannevar BushWinston ChurchillAn Australian pediatrician gives a speech on the consequences of a nuclear war.Discusses the dangers of nuclear war. This Oscar-winning short film was labeled as foreign political propaganda by the U.S. Department of Justice.
- DirectorRobert B. ChurchillStarsBurt LancasterShigeko SasamoriGene R. LaRocqueDocumentation about the dangers of the nuclear arms race, including an interview with an witness of the bomb drop of Hiroshima and scientific statements describing the devastating consequences of a nuclear war.Highlights the arms race's dangers. The documentary is noted for its straightforward and impactful presentation of its subject.
- DirectorEdward ZwickStarsEd FlandersKathryn WalkerRoxanne HartA TV reporter and cameraman are taken hostage on a tugboat while covering a workers strike. The demands of the hostage-takers are to collect all the nuclear detonators in the Charleston, SC area so they may be detonated at sea. They threaten to detonate a nuclear device of their own if their demand isn't met.A live news broadcast about a nuclear bomb threat. The film's realistic portrayal caused some panic among viewers who thought the events were real.
- DirectorJohn BadhamStarsMatthew BroderickAlly SheedyJohn WoodA young man finds a back door into a military central computer in which reality is confused with game-playing, possibly starting World War III.A young hacker nearly starts a nuclear war. The film is credited with influencing United States nuclear war policy.
- DirectorLynne LittmanStarsJane AlexanderWilliam DevaneRossie HarrisThe life of a suburban American family is scarred after a nuclear attack.A family's survival post-nuclear attack. The film is noted for its emotional depth and stark portrayal of nuclear aftermath.
- DirectorNicholas MeyerStarsJason RobardsJoBeth WilliamsSteve GuttenbergThe effects of a devastating nuclear holocaust on small-town residents of eastern Kansas.Shows a nuclear war's impact on a Kansas town. It was one of the most-watched television events at the time, profoundly impacting public opinion.
- DirectorMike NicholsStarsMeryl StreepKurt RussellCherA worker at a plutonium processing plant is purposefully contaminated, psychologically tortured and possibly murdered to prevent her from exposing worker safety violations at the plant.Based on a true story about a plutonium processing plant. Meryl Streep's performance in the lead role received critical acclaim.
- DirectorJohn DuiganStarsTyler CoppinCassandra DelaneyJay HackettIn Australia, four teenagers in a Sydney theater are astounded to hear the news that a nuclear war has broken out in Eastern Europe. They try to figure out the best way they can survive the coming conflagration.Teens in Sydney react to impending nuclear war. This film is known for its exploration of youthful perspectives on global crises.
- DirectorMick JacksonStarsKaren MeagherReece DinsdaleDavid BrierlyThe effects of a nuclear holocaust on the working class city of Sheffield, England and the eventual long-term effects of nuclear war on civilization.Depicts the effects of nuclear war on Sheffield. The film is renowned for its graphic and realistic portrayal of nuclear devastation.
- DirectorFred BarzykStarsScott GlennMichael MurphyHelen ShaverDramatic doomsday scenario in which the Cold War fully escalates. The story is told through a live news report that follows the apocalyptic world-ending nuclear exchange between the U.S.A. and the U.S.S.R.A fictional crisis leads to nuclear tension. The movie is praised for its documentary-style format.
- DirectorPiotr SzulkinStarsJerzy StuhrKrystyna JandaKalina JedrusikA man searches for survival after nuclear war forces people into an underground bunker. The inhabitants await rescue while their refuge decays around them.A post-apocalyptic Polish film. It's known for its allegorical critique of political systems.
- DirectorNicolas RoegStarsGary BuseyTony CurtisTheresa RussellFour 1950s icons meet in the same hotel room and two of them discover more in common between them than they ever anticipated.Characters resembling famous figures, including Einstein, discuss nuclear issues. The film is notable for its abstract and philosophical approach.
- DirectorAndrei TarkovskyStarsErland JosephsonSusan FleetwoodAllan EdwallAt the dawn of World War III, a man searches for a way to restore peace to the world and finds he must give something in return.A man's deal with God to prevent nuclear holocaust. This was director Andrei Tarkovsky's last film.
- DirectorRene DaalderStarsTomata Du PlentyDino LeeHelen HeavenAfter the nuclear annihilation of the planet, the last member of a small society of survivors finds himself trapped in an underground control room, where he recounts the history of his world through musical numbers.A musical set in a post-nuclear war world. The film is known for its unique blend of music and post-apocalyptic narrative.
- DirectorMarshall BrickmanStarsJohn LithgowChristopher ColletRichard CouncilA high school prodigy builds an atomic bomb with stolen plutonium to win the 45th National Science Fair and expose a nuclear weapons lab posing as a nuclear medical research facility in Ithaca, NY.A teen builds a nuclear bomb for a science fair. The film mixes a coming-of-age story with a commentary on nuclear proliferation.
- DirectorKonstantin LopushanskiyStarsRolan BykovIosif RyklinViktor MikhaylovIn the aftermath of nuclear holocaust, a group of intellectuals crave to find hope in the pale and colorless new world. Among them, a history teacher tries to contact via letters his missing son.Life in a shelter after nuclear war. The film is praised for its haunting depiction of a post-nuclear world.
- DirectorJimmy T. MurakamiStarsPeggy AshcroftJohn MillsRobin HoustonA naive elderly British rural couple survive the initial onslaught of a nuclear war.An animated film about an elderly couple post-nuclear attack. The film combines hand-drawn animation with stop-motion.
- DirectorBruce MylesMichael PattinsonStarsColin FrielsJack ThompsonDonald PleasenceA second generation cameraman in Australia finds evidence that his father had filmed a nuclear test that allowed aboriginies to be exposed to and killed by radiation. He begins a search for a secret that if true, his government has already killed people to keep quiet.Investigating British nuclear tests in Australia. The film blends a personal story with historical events.
- DirectorSteve De JarnattStarsAnthony EdwardsMare WinninghamJohn AgarA young man hears a chance phone call telling him that a nuclear war has started and missiles will hit his city in 70 minutes.A man learns of an imminent nuclear attack. Known for its real-time storytelling approach.
- DirectorJack SholderStarsPowers BootheRebecca De MornayJames Earl JonesA non-NATO nuclear missile is fired from Turkey at USSR, where it detonates. Soviet response is automatic as it's seen as a NATO missile. Can continued escalation be avoided? We follow the US president and a bomber crew.A gripping depiction of a nuclear crisis. The film is notable for its realistic portrayal of Cold War-era nuclear strategy.
- DirectorJoe DanteStarsJohn GoodmanCathy MoriartySimon FentonThe teenage son of a navy sailor newly stationed in Key West gets some excitement with his friends when a small-time film producer comes to town to premiere a kitschy horror film during the Cuban Missile Crisis.Set against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The film is a homage to B-movie makers and the impact of the nuclear threat on American culture.
- DirectorRobert StoneStarsBoris SichkinChristoph GutknechtBoris LyoskinThis mock documentary uses archival footage, interviews and reports taken out of context and staged interviews to highlight a possible escalation into a nuclear war. In this feature, tension in East Germany, and an uprising triggered by a visit by Gorbachev sees a successful military coup taking place in the USSR. Western actions against brutal crack-downs on civilians involved increases tension between the sides, finally resulting in nuclear war.Imagines the outbreak of a third world war. The film is a speculative piece that uses a mix of drama and documentary styles.
- DirectorStephen FrearsMartin PasettaStarsWalter CronkiteRichard DreyfussNoah WyleCold War tensions climb to a fever pitch when a U.S. bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a nuclear warhead on Moscow.A dramatization of a fictional nuclear crisis. This remake of the 1964 classic was broadcast live on television.
- DirectorRussell MulcahyStarsArmand AssanteRachel WardBryan BrownAfter a global nuclear war, the residents of Australia must come to terms with the fact that all life will be destroyed in a matter of months.Explores a post-apocalyptic world following a nuclear war. This remake sought to modernize and globalize the story of the original 1959 film.
- DirectorRoger DonaldsonStarsKevin CostnerBruce GreenwoodShawn DriscollIn October 1962, the Kennedy administration struggles to contain the Cuban Missile Crisis.About the Cuban Missile Crisis. The film is praised for its detailed portrayal of the Kennedy administration during the crisis.
- DirectorGregor SchnitzlerStarsPaula KalenbergFranz DindaHans-Laurin Beyerling"Die Wolke" (The Cloud) is about the breakdown of a nuclear-power station in Germany and the story of teenage lovers Hannah and Elmar, who take refuge. 38,000 people die and Hannah unfortunately becomes contaminated.About the aftermath of a nuclear plant accident. The film is a German production that draws parallels to the Chernobyl disaster.
- CreatorStephen ChboskyJosh SchaerJonathan E. SteinbergStarsSkeet UlrichLennie JamesAshley ScottA small town in Kansas is literally left in the dark after seeing a mushroom cloud over nearby Denver, Colorado. The townspeople struggle to find answers about the blast and solutions on how to survive.Surviving in a small town after a nuclear attack. The series gained a dedicated fan base, leading to its brief revival after initial cancellation.
- DirectorXavier GensStarsLauren GermanMichael BiehnMilo VentimigliaSurvivors of a nuclear attack are grouped together for days in the basement of their apartment building, where fear and dwindling supplies wear away at their dynamic.Residents struggle to survive after a nuclear attack. Known for its intense and claustrophobic portrayal of post-apocalyptic survival.
- DirectorJohn HuddlesStarsJames D'ArcySophie LoweDaryl SabaraAt an international school in Jakarta, a philosophy teacher challenges his class of twenty graduating seniors to choose which ten of them would take shelter underground and reboot the human race in the event of a nuclear apocalypse.Philosophical dilemmas in a post-apocalyptic setting. The film is notable for its exploration of ethical and existential themes.
- DirectorKevin MacdonaldStarsSaoirse RonanTom HollandGeorge MacKayAn American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her.A teen's survival story set against a war backdrop. The film mixes elements of a coming-of-age story with a grim wartime scenario.
- DirectorCraig ZobelStarsChiwetel EjioforChris PineMargot RobbieIn the wake of a disaster that wipes out most of civilization, two men and a young woman find themselves in an emotionally charged love triangle as the last known survivors.A drama about survivors of a cataclysmic event. The film is known for its minimalist cast and intimate setting.
- CreatorCraig MazinStarsJessie BuckleyJared HarrisStellan SkarsgårdIn April 1986, the city of Chernobyl in the Soviet Union suffers one of the worst nuclear disasters in the history of mankind. Consequently, many heroes put their lives on the line in the following days, weeks and months.The dramatization of the 1986 nuclear disaster. The miniseries received widespread acclaim for its historical accuracy and gripping narrative.
- DirectorJarand HerdalStarsGitte WittThomas GullestadTuva Olivia RemmanIn the starving aftermath of a nuclear disaster, a family of three attends a charitable event at a hotel, which takes a dark turn when people start to disappear.A horror story set in the aftermath of a nuclear disaster. The film is one of the few Norwegian films to explore post-apocalyptic themes.