Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2026, Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare is a documentary, drama and history film directed by James Jones, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The definitive account of Japan’s struggle as it faced a nuclear catastrophe while still reeling from the devastation of an earthquake and tsunami.
Who’s in it. Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare stars Ikuo Izawa as Self, Carl Pilliteri as Self, Wakana Yokoyama as Self and Martin Fackler as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare 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 Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare (2026)?
- In US, Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare worth watching?
- Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare?
- Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare stars Ikuo Izawa, Carl Pilliteri, Wakana Yokoyama, Martin Fackler and Naoto Kan.
- When was Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare released?
- Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.