Radioactive (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2020, Radioactive is a drama, romance and history film directed by Marjane Satrapi, running about 111 minutes. “Pioneer. Genius. Rebel.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie and her extraordinary scientific discoveries—through the prism of her marriage to husband Pierre—and the seismic and transformative effects their discovery of radium had on the 20th century.
Who’s in it. Radioactive stars Rosamund Pike as Marie Curie, Sam Riley as Pierre Curie, Aneurin Barnard as Paul Langevin and Simon Russell Beale as Professor Lippmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Radioactive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Radioactive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Radioactive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Radioactive (2020)?
- In US, Radioactive is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Radioactive worth watching?
- Radioactive holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Radioactive?
- Radioactive stars Rosamund Pike, Sam Riley, Aneurin Barnard, Simon Russell Beale and Jonathan Aris.
- When was Radioactive released?
- Radioactive was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.