Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero (2000): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2000, Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero is a history and documentary film directed by Peter Kuran, running about 52 minutes. “Prepare to enter the atomic age” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Through the use of spectacular, never-before-seen nuclear test footage, travels to ten former testing sites and explores the history, physical changes resulting from the tests and current condition of these amazing and important places. Visit the notorious Nevada Test Site, known as the most bombed place on earth. Over 900 nuclear explosions where detonated at this location – an area larger than the State of Rhode Island. Once upon a time these locations were kept top secret, but today, with this 60th Anniversary Diamond Edition of Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero, you will finally see these historic hot spots. Preserving the incredible legacy of America’s nuclear testing program stands as a reminder of the fine line between the progress of mankind and the destruction of the earth. Once you understand what really happened at the Ground Zero nuclear testing sites, you will never be the same.

Who’s in it. Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero stars William Shatner as Narrator (Voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero page.

If you liked it. Fans of Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.