Testament (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1983, Testament is a drama and science fiction film directed by Lynne Littman, running about 90 minutes. “Imagine a day like any other. The children are fighting, the refrigerator is humming. Highways are jammed, playgrounds are filled. Everything is perfectly normal... For the very last time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Testament stars Jane Alexander as Carol Wetherly, William Devane as Tom Wetherly, Kevin Costner as Phil Pitkin and Ross Harris as Brad Wetherly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Testament has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Testament page.
If you liked it. Fans of Testament tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Testament (1983)?
- In US, Testament is available to 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 Testament worth watching?
- Testament holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Testament?
- Testament stars Jane Alexander, William Devane, Kevin Costner, Ross Harris and Roxana Zal.
- When was Testament released?
- Testament was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.