Nuclear Apocalypse Movie

From James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick
Rated R

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a science fiction action movie directed by James Cameron and released in 1991, and is the sequel to the 1984 movie The Terminator. In the movie, a cyborg assassin known as the T-800 is sent back in time to protect the young John Connor from an advanced liquid metal terminator, the T-1000. In a fight for survival, the T-800 and John Connor enlist the help of Sarah Connor, John's mother, to defeat the T-1000 and protect the future of mankind. Along their journey, they discover that Skynet, an artificial intelligence system, is planning a nuclear holocaust and must be stopped. With thrilling action sequences, special effects, and an intense storyline, Terminator 2: Judgment Day is an iconic movie that still stands the test of time.

From Mick Jackson, starring Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly, Rita May
Rated TV-MA

Threads is a harrowing 1984 British television drama film that follows the lives of two families in Sheffield, England, before, during and after a nuclear attack and its aftermath. The film shows the impact of a nuclear attack on the lives of the citizens of Sheffield, as they struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic landscape. The film follows the story of two families, the Kemps and the Becketts, and their different reactions to the impending threat of a nuclear strike. The film depicts the devastating impact of a nuclear attack, including the destruction of buildings, the devastating effects of radiation, and the ensuing famine, disease, and social breakdown. The film also highlights the psychological and emotional effects of living through such an experience. Threads is a powerful and thought-provoking examination of the consequences of nuclear war and its impact on all of us.

From Franklin J. Schaffner, starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans
Rated G

Planet of the Apes (1968) is an iconic science-fiction film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. The story follows an astronaut named George Taylor (Charlton Heston) and his crew as they explore a mysterious planet. Upon their arrival, they discover that the planet is inhabited by talking apes who have enslaved the human race. George and his crew must fight to survive and try to find a way to escape the planet before they become its victims. Along the way, they uncover a shocking truth about the planet that could have devastating consequences for the entire human race. The film is a classic that explores themes of human nature, power, and faith.

From Sidney Lumet, starring Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Dan O'Herlihy
Rated Approved

Fail Safe is a 1964 Cold War thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Dan O’Herlihy, and Frank Overton. The film is based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler. The plot follows a United States Air Force mishap which threatens to start a nuclear war. An American bomber is accidentally sent to deliver a nuclear attack on Moscow and the United States President must come to terms with the Russian Premier to avert an all-out nuclear war. The film follows the President, the Air Force team, and the bomber crew as they attempt to resolve the situation. In the end, the President orders a group of volunteers to fly a suicide mission to Moscow in order to prevent a nuclear holocaust. The movie ultimately conveys a message about the dangers of nuclear war and the responsibilities of political leaders.

From Peter Watkins, starring Michael Aspel, Peter Graham, Dave Baldwin, Kathy Staff

The War Game is a British documentary-style drama film directed by Peter Watkins that looks at the potential devastating effects of a nuclear attack on the United Kingdom. Filmed in a realistic, documentary style, it follows a family in Kent as they live through a simulated nuclear attack. As the family struggles to survive, they witness the horrific effects of nuclear war, including mass casualties, starvation, and the breakdown of social order. The film ultimately serves as a powerful warning against the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

From Jimmy T. Murakami, starring Peggy Ashcroft, John Mills, Robin Houston, James Russell
Rated Not Rated

When the Wind Blows is a British animated apocalyptic drama film, directed by Jimmy T. Murakami and based on Raymond Briggs' 1982 graphic novel of the same name. It follows the story of an elderly English couple, Jim and Hilda, who live in the countryside of Southern England. When they hear news of a nuclear attack, they attempt to protect themselves and survive the fallout by following a government-issued guidebook. As Jim and Hilda struggle through the difficult times brought on by the fallout, they must deal with the realities of death, radiation sickness, and life in a post-nuclear world. The film offers an oftentimes humorous, yet poignant look at the cost of war and the importance of hope in the midst of despair.

From Tony Scott, starring Gene Hackman, Denzel Washington, Matt Craven, George Dzundza
Rated R

From Stanley Kramer, starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins
Rated Approved

From Nicholas Meyer, starring Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams, Steve Guttenberg, John Cullum
Rated TV-PG

From Steve De Jarnatt, starring Anthony Edwards, Mare Winningham, John Agar, Lou Hancock
Rated R

From Jack Sholder, starring Powers Boothe, Rebecca De Mornay, James Earl Jones, Martin Landau
Rated PG-13

From John Mackenzie, starring Michael Caine, Pierce Brosnan, Ned Beatty, Joanna Cassidy
Rated R

From Phil Alden Robinson, starring Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, Ian Mongrain, Russell Bobbitt
Rated PG-13