Movie

Nuclear Nightmares

★ 10.0(1)19791h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Batty
Release date: 1979-11-01
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: BBC

About Nuclear Nightmares

Nuclear Nightmares is a 1979 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Peter Batty, starring Peter Ustinov. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Nuclear Nightmares in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Peter Ustinov hosts this haunting 1980 documentary exploring the world's nuclear weaponry and the fragile system that deters either side from initiating the first nuclear strike. Although the world's political climate has mellowed since the Cold War era, Nuclear Nightmares takes the viewer back in time to gain a perspective of what it was like to live under a very real nuclear threat.

Cast

Peter Ustinov

Himself

Themes & keywords

nuclear warcold warnuclear weapons

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Nuclear Nightmares in Canada?+

Nuclear Nightmares is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Nuclear Nightmares on Netflix?+

Nuclear Nightmares is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Nuclear Nightmares?+

Nuclear Nightmares has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Nuclear Nightmares?+

Nuclear Nightmares stars Peter Ustinov.

When did Nuclear Nightmares come out?+

Nuclear Nightmares is a 1979 movie directed by Peter Batty.

What genre is Nuclear Nightmares?+

Nuclear Nightmares is Documentary film.

Who directed Nuclear Nightmares?+

Nuclear Nightmares was directed by Peter Batty.