The Atomic Cafe (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1982, The Atomic Cafe is a history and documentary film directed by Kevin Rafferty, running about 86 minutes. “A hot spot in a cold war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disturbing collection of 1940s and 1950s United States government-issued propaganda films designed to reassure Americans that the atomic bomb was not a threat to their safety.
Who’s in it. The Atomic Cafe stars Paul W. Tibbets Jr., Nikita Khrushchev as archival footage, W.H.P. Blandy and Albert Einstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Atomic Cafe has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Atomic Cafe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Atomic Cafe tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Atomic Cafe (1982)?
- In US, The Atomic Cafe 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 The Atomic Cafe worth watching?
- The Atomic Cafe holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Atomic Cafe?
- The Atomic Cafe stars Paul W. Tibbets Jr., Nikita Khrushchev, W.H.P. Blandy, Albert Einstein and Harry S. Truman.
- When was The Atomic Cafe released?
- The Atomic Cafe was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.