Einstein and the Bomb
What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured genius.
Where to watch Einstein and the Bomb in United States
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Where is Einstein and the Bomb streaming around the world?
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| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
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| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Einstein and the Bomb
Einstein and the Bomb is a 2024 English-language documentary and drama film directed by Anthony Philipson. The cast is led by Aidan McArdle, Andrew Havill, Rachel Barry. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Einstein and the Bomb was produced by BBC Studios Science Unit and made in United Kingdom. It was released on February 16, 2024, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Anthony Philipson
- Writers
- Philip Ralph
- Release date
- February 16, 2024
- OTT release
- February 16, 2024
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC Studios Science Unit
Einstein and the Bomb cast & crew
Einstein and the Bomb was directed by Anthony Philipson and written by Philip Ralph.
The cast features Aidan McArdle as Albert Einstein, Andrew Havill as Commander Locker-Lampson, Rachel Barry as Margery Howard, Helena Westerman as Barbara Goodhall, Leo Ashizawa as Katsu Hara, and Jay Lewis Mitchell as Young Einstein.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tom Hodge, cinematography is by Tim Cragg, and it was produced by James Van Der Pool and Andrew Cohen.
Is Einstein and the Bomb worth watching?
Einstein and the Bomb holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 104 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 17m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and drama, Einstein and the Bomb is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Einstein and the Bomb
In United States, you can stream Einstein and the Bomb on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 16, 2024.
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Cast of Einstein and the Bomb
Aidan McArdle
Albert Einstein
Andrew Havill
Commander Locker-Lampson
Rachel Barry
Margery Howard
Helena Westerman
Barbara Goodhall
Leo Ashizawa
Katsu Hara
Jay Lewis Mitchell
Young Einstein
Simon Markey
Jacob Epstein
James Musgrave
Walter Adams
Simon Haines
Paul Weyland
Toby Longworth
Reporter
Jonathan Rhodes
Reporter
Gethin Alderman
Walther Nernst
Einstein and the Bomb — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Einstein and the Bomb in United States?
Einstein and the Bomb is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Einstein and the Bomb on Netflix?
Yes — Einstein and the Bomb is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Einstein and the Bomb in?
Einstein and the Bomb is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Einstein and the Bomb?
Einstein and the Bomb runs 1 hours 17 minutes (77 minutes).
▸What is Einstein and the Bomb rated?
Einstein and the Bomb is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 104 ratings.
▸When did Einstein and the Bomb release on OTT?
Einstein and the Bomb became available digitally on February 16, 2024.
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