Pu-239 (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2006, Pu-239 is a drama film directed by Scott Z. Burns, running about 97 minutes. “His family's future depends on one unstable element.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A worker at a Russian nuclear facility gets exposed to a lethal dose of radiation. In order to provide for his family, he steals some plutonium and sets out to sell it on Moscow's black market with the help of an incompetent criminal.
Who’s in it. Pu-239 stars Paddy Considine as Timofey, Oscar Isaac as Shiv, Valeriu Pavel Dan as Red Army Hero and Kenneth Bryans as Prusokov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Pu-239 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pu-239 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pu-239 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pu-239 (2006)?
- In US, Pu-239 is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pu-239 worth watching?
- Pu-239 holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pu-239?
- Pu-239 stars Paddy Considine, Oscar Isaac, Valeriu Pavel Dan, Kenneth Bryans and Radha Mitchell.
- When was Pu-239 released?
- Pu-239 was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.