Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
“The hot-line suspense comedy.”
After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop it.
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| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is a 1964 English-language comedy and war film directed by Stanley Kubrick. The cast is led by Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 6200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb was produced by Hawk Films and Columbia Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on January 29, 1964, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Writers
- Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern, Peter George
- Release date
- January 29, 1964
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Hawk Films, Columbia Pictures
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb cast & crew
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb was directed by Stanley Kubrick and written by Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern, and Peter George.
The cast features Peter Sellers as Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake / President Merkin Muffley / Dr. Strangelove, George C. Scott as General 'Buck' Turgidson, Sterling Hayden as Brigadier General Jack D. Ripper, Keenan Wynn as Colonel Bat Guano, Slim Pickens as Major "King" Kong, and Peter Bull as Botschafter De Sadesky.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Laurie Johnson, cinematography is by Gilbert Taylor, and it was produced by Stanley Kubrick and Victor Lyndon.
Is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb worth watching?
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 6,169 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed comedy films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and war, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Peter Sellers
Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake / President Merkin Muffley / Dr. Strangelove
George C. Scott
General 'Buck' Turgidson
Sterling Hayden
Brigadier General Jack D. Ripper
Keenan Wynn
Colonel Bat Guano
Slim Pickens
Major "King" Kong
Peter Bull
Botschafter De Sadesky
James Earl Jones
Lt. Lothar Zogg
Tracy Reed
Miss Scott
Jack Creley
Mr. Staines
Frank Berry
Lt. Dietrich
Robert O'Neil
Adm. Randolph
Glenn Beck
Lt. Kivel
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb in United States?
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb in?
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb?
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb rated?
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is rated PG. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 6,169 ratings.
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