Einstein and the Bomb
Synopsis
What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured genius.
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Aidan McArdle
Albert Einstein
Andrew Havill
Commander Locker-Lampson
Rachel Barry
Margery Howard
Helena Westerman
Barbara Goodhall
Leo Ashizawa
Katsu Hara
Jay Lewis Mitchell
Young Einstein
Simon Markey
Jacob Epstein
James Musgrave
Walter Adams
Simon Haines
Paul Weyland
Toby Longworth
Reporter
Jonathan Rhodes
Reporter
Gethin Alderman
Walther Nernst
Albert Einstein
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Philipson
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Ralph
- Original Score
- Tom Hodge
- Original Title
- Einstein and the Bomb
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- BBC Studios Science Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Philipson
Philip Ralph
Tom Hodge
Tim Cragg
Duncan Hill, Simon Barker
James Van Der Pool, Andrew Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Philipson
Director
Peter Pedrero
Stunt Coordinator
Tim Cragg
Director of Photography
Duncan Hill
Editor
Simon Barker
Editor
Tom Hodge
Original Music Composer
Philip Ralph
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Einstein and the Bomb
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Einstein and the Bomb about?
What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured genius.
Who directed Einstein and the Bomb?
Einstein and the Bomb was directed by Anthony Philipson.
Who stars in Einstein and the Bomb?
The principal cast of Einstein and the Bomb includes Aidan McArdle, Andrew Havill, Rachel Barry, Helena Westerman, Leo Ashizawa.
When was Einstein and the Bomb released and how long is it?
Einstein and the Bomb was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Einstein and the Bomb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Einstein and the Bomb was composed by Tom Hodge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Einstein and the Bomb?
Einstein and the Bomb holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).