The Manhattan Project
1986, English. Directed by Marshall Brickman.
Paul Stevens' high school science project has gotten a little out of hand. He just built an atomic bomb. Now he's got 11 hours to make sure it doesn't work.
A gifted high school student steals plutonium from the secret nuclear weapons facility in his home town in order to construct his own nuclear bomb, win a national science fair, and expose the government's secrets.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Marshall BrickmanDirector
- John LithgowJohn Mathewson
- Christopher ColletPaul Stephens
- Cynthia NixonJenny Anderman
- Jill EikenberryElizabeth Stephens
- John MahoneyLt. Col. Conroy
- Richard JenkinsRadiation Controls Officer
- Sully BoyarNight Guard
- Timothy CarhartRelief Guard
- Gregg EdelmanScience Teacher
- JD CullumEccles (as John David Cullum)
- Abraham UngerRoland (as Abe Unger)
- Robert Sean LeonardMax
Details
- Released
- 13 June 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Thomas Baum, Marshall Brickman
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $3.9M
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The Manhattan Project: quick answers
Is The Manhattan Project worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Manhattan Project have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Manhattan Project. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Manhattan Project parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Manhattan Project is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Manhattan Project on?
The Manhattan Project isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Manhattan Project?
If you liked The Manhattan Project, try Disclosure Day, I Am Number Four, Impostor.
Who directed The Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project (1986) was directed by Marshall Brickman and stars John Lithgow, Christopher Collet, Cynthia Nixon.