Films about the Nuclear Holocaust

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This film focuses on the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, portraying the experiences of the survivors and the devastation caused by the bomb.

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.

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.

An animated film about Hiroshima's bombing. It's a poignant adaptation of a manga series based on the author's own experiences.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

A post-apocalyptic drama about survivors of nuclear war. This film is considered one of the first to depict a post-nuclear apocalyptic world.

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.