Testament
“They never had a chance to see their children grow up. To watch each other grow old. To fix up the house, to take that vacation. Because it only took an instant to shatter their dreams.”
Synopsis
It's just another day in the small town of Hamlin until something disastrous happens. Suddenly, news breaks that a series of nuclear warheads has been dropped along the Eastern Seaboard and, more locally, in California. As people begin coping with the devastating aftermath of the attacks — many suffer radiation poisoning — the Wetherly family tries to survive.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A Nuclear Attack on YosemiteOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2026-03-20
Top Cast
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Jane Alexander
Carol Wetherly
William Devane
Tom Wetherly
Rossie Harris
Brad Wetherly
Roxana Zal
Mary Liz Wetherly
Lukas Haas
Scottie Wetherly
Philip Anglim
Hollis
Lilia Skala
Fania
Leon Ames
Henry Abhart
Lurene Tuttle
Rosemary Abhart
Rebecca De Mornay
Cathy Pitkin
Kevin Costner
Phil Pitkin
Mako
Mike
Mico Olmos
Larry
Gerry Murillo
Hiroshi
J. Brennan Smith
Billdocker
Lesley Woods
Lady Mayor
Wayne Heffley
Police Chief
William G. Schilling
Pharmacist
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 27, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.36x
+$545K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynne Littman
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sacret Young
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Testament
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- American Playhouse, Entertainment Events, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynne Littman
John Sacret Young, Carol Amen
James Horner
Charles Minsky, Steven Poster
Suzanne Pettit
Lynne Littman, Jonathan Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
Lynne Littman
Director
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Jesse Wayne
Stunt Coordinator
Steven Poster
Director of Photography
Suzanne Pettit
Editor
Lynne Littman
Producer
Jonathan Bernstein
Producer
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
David Nichols
Production Design
John Sacret Young
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Featured In Curated Collections
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Frequently Asked Questions About Testament
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Testament about?
It's just another day in the small town of Hamlin until something disastrous happens. Suddenly, news breaks that a series of nuclear warheads has been dropped along the Eastern Seaboard and, more locally, in California. As people begin coping with the devastating aftermath of the attacks — many suffer radiation poisoning — the Wetherly family tries to survive.
Who directed Testament?
Testament was directed by Lynne Littman.
Who stars in Testament?
The principal cast of Testament includes Jane Alexander, William Devane, Rossie Harris, Roxana Zal, Lukas Haas.
When was Testament released and how long is it?
Testament was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Testament?
Testament had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (1.36 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Testament?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Testament was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Testament?
Testament holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).