Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 9.2
Released in 1996, Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys is a comedy and thriller film directed by Charles Gale, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Three teenage boys inadvertently find themselves holding the adult world hostage in this in this wild comedy caper. When Slug, Mickey and Frank flee to a secret hideout to avoid their angry parents, they find an atomic bomb! Instead of turning it in, they call the President and demand that he... cancels school!
Who’s in it. Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys stars Joe Mantegna as Joey Franelli, Martin Sheen as Jeff Snyder, Joanna Pacula as Brenda Franelli and Rod Steiger as The President, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.2/10, Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys worth watching?
- Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys holds an audience score of 9.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys?
- Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys stars Joe Mantegna, Martin Sheen, Joanna Pacula, Rod Steiger and Joe Piscopo.
- When was Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys released?
- Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.