How long is The Atomic Cafe?

The Atomic Cafe is 1 h 26 min long (86 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:26 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Atomic Cafe rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for The Atomic Cafe.

Where can I stream The Atomic Cafe?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free), Plex (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Atomic Cafe (1982) runs 1 h 26 min and averages 7.3 from 78 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 26 min — ends 9:26 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Documentary, History
Released: March 17, 1982
TMDB rating: 7.3 / 10 from 78 votes
Director: Jayne Loader, Pierce Rafferty
Starring: Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, Nikita Khrushchev, Lewis Strauss
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free), Plex (free with ads).

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How long is The Atomic Cafe?: The Atomic Cafe is 1 h 26 min long (86 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:26 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Atomic Cafe rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for The Atomic Cafe.
Is The Atomic Cafe a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Atomic Cafe?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free), Plex (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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