Command and Control (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2016, Command and Control is a documentary film directed by Robert Kenner, running about 92 minutes. “How do you manage weapons of mass destruction without being destroyed by them?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. September 18, 1980, 6:25 p.m., Titan II base in Damascus, Arkansas. On this fateful night an explosion kills an Air Force member and transforms the lives of everyone on the base. Honing in on a single case of so-called “human error”, Command and Control juxtaposes precision on a minute scale against the gargantuan risks inherent in the United States’ aggressive nuclear proliferation policy during the Cold War.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Command and Control has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel 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 Command and Control page.
If you liked it. Fans of Command and Control tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Command and Control (2016)?
- In US, Command and Control is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, 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 Command and Control worth watching?
- Command and Control holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Command and Control released?
- Command and Control was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.