Subatomic Babies (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1983, Subatomic Babies is a notable film directed by Shalom Gorewitz, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Densely colorized images of a couple making love and a close-up of a child's face dissolve into a nuclear mushroom cloud at the beginning of Subatomic Babies, one of Gorewitz's most highly charged works. Through a dramatic use of image-processing and an ominous, intensified soundtrack, Gorewitz links sex, life and death in an apocalyptic resolution that he calls "ecstasy near the abyss." Human figures — a man shadowboxing, his fists jabbing against the screen — are virtually swallowed up in threatening maelstroms of form and color. Shot in Jamaica and the South Bronx, this work conflates images that resonate with sexual and political meaning, reflecting Gorewitz's concern for the children "born under the atom."
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Subatomic Babies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Subatomic Babies page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Subatomic Babies (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Subatomic Babies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Subatomic Babies worth watching?
- Subatomic Babies holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Subatomic Babies released?
- Subatomic Babies was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.