The Neutron Bomb
A focused historical documentary traces the controversial origins of the neutron bomb through its alleged creator, scientific innovation, and Cold War military thinking.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- serious
- disturbing
- analytical
- history documentary night
- nuclear history study
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film centers on the self-professed creator of the neutron bomb while situating his story within world events and scientific discovery.
The neutron bomb is presented as a weapon intended to maximize harm to people while preserving infrastructure for occupation.
The subject is rooted in late-1950s nuclear strategy and the perceived military usefulness of a specialized nuclear weapon.
The core premise hinges on minimizing damage to buildings and vital infrastructure while maximizing damage to people.
Films like The Neutron Bomb, and why
The Atomic Cafe
historical documentary examination of nuclear weapons, scientific development, and the geopolitical consequences of military technology
The Day After Trinity
documentary focus on nuclear arms, Cold War politics, and the human stakes of weapons development
Oppenheimer: The Decision to Drop the Bomb
serious historical documentary about nuclear technology, wartime science, and the destructive implications of scientific ambition
Movie Details
- Director
- Peter Kuran
- Release Date
- 2022-10-06
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (3)
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Neutron Bomb about?
- A focused historical documentary traces the controversial origins of the neutron bomb through its alleged creator, scientific innovation, and Cold War military thinking.
- What is The Neutron Bomb like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Neutron Bomb as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Neutron Bomb violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Neutron Bomb as moderate.
- Which films are like The Neutron Bomb?
- Films with a similar feel include The Atomic Cafe, The Day After Trinity, and Oppenheimer: The Decision to Drop the Bomb.
- How long is The Neutron Bomb?
- The Neutron Bomb runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Neutron Bomb?
- In United States, The Neutron Bomb is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
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