Testament

Name: Testament
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 1983-11-04
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Jane Alexander, William Devane, Rossie Harris, Roxana Zal, Lukas Haas

1983·Movie·PG·90 min·★ 6.4(138)

Drama Science Fiction More English titles

“They never had a chance to see their children grow up. To watch each other grow old. To fix up the house, to take that vacation. Because it only took an instant to shatter their dreams.”

It is just another day in the small town of Hamlin until something disastrous happens. Suddenly, news breaks that a series of nuclear warheads has been dropped along the Eastern Seaboard and, more locally, in California. As people begin coping with the devastating aftermath of the attacks — many suffer radiation poisoning — the Wetherly family tries to survive.

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About Testament

Testament is a 1983 English-language drama and science fiction film directed by Lynne Littman. The cast is led by Jane Alexander, William Devane, Rossie Harris. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.

Testament was produced by American Playhouse, Entertainment Events, and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 4, 1983, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director: Lynne Littman
Writers: Carol Amen, John Sacret Young
Release date: November 4, 1983
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $2 million
Box office: $2 million
Production: American Playhouse, Entertainment Events, Paramount Pictures

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Testament cast & crew

Testament was directed by Lynne Littman and written by Carol Amen and John Sacret Young.

The cast features Jane Alexander as Carol Wetherly, William Devane as Tom Wetherly, Rossie Harris as Brad Wetherly, Roxana Zal as Mary Liz Wetherly, Lukas Haas as Scottie Wetherly, and Philip Anglim as Hollis.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Steven Poster, and it was produced by Lynne Littman and Jonathan Bernstein.

Is Testament worth watching?

Testament holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 138 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and science fiction, Testament is worth a place on your watchlist.

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