Nuclear Boy
Synopsis
The lonely 17-year-old outcast Aike craves attention and finds it online where he conducts dangerous chemistry experiments. Hoping to pull Aike out of his internet bubble, his mother, a hardworking nurse, sends him to the scouts to make real friends. When that fails, Aike feels rejected and hurt. To prove himself to the world, he begins his biggest experiment yet: he secretly builds a nuclear breeder reactor in his mother's shed, encouraged by a growing group of internet followers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Budapest International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joren Molter
- Screenplay & Story
- Britt Snel
- Original Score
- Rutger Reinders
- Original Title
- Nuclear Boy
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Family Affair Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joren Molter
Britt Snel
Rutger Reinders
Roy van Egmond
Emiel Nuninga
Floor Onrust
Department Leadership Roster
Joren Molter
Director
Floor Onrust
Producer
Britt Snel
Writer
Roy van Egmond
Director of Photography
Emiel Nuninga
Editor
Bram Doyer
Production Design
Heleen Heintjes
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nuclear Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nuclear Boy about?
The lonely 17-year-old outcast Aike craves attention and finds it online where he conducts dangerous chemistry experiments. Hoping to pull Aike out of his internet bubble, his mother, a hardworking nurse, sends him to the scouts to make real friends. When that fails, Aike feels rejected and hurt. To prove himself to the world, he begins his biggest experiment yet: he secretly builds a nuclear breeder reactor in his mother's shed, encouraged by a growing group of internet followers.
Who directed Nuclear Boy?
Nuclear Boy was directed by Joren Molter.
Who stars in Nuclear Boy?
The principal cast of Nuclear Boy includes Guus Blanken, Jelka van Houten, Kiara Sastroredjo, Horace Cohen, Rutger Remkes.
When was Nuclear Boy released and how long is it?
Nuclear Boy was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Nuclear Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nuclear Boy was composed by Rutger Reinders.