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Einstein and the Bomb

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2024 | 77 min | Documentary, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. If you loved Seabiscuit or Changeling, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 17 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured genius.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Anthony Philipson

  • Aidan McArdleAlbert Einstein
  • Andrew HavillCommander Locker-Lampson
  • Rachel BarryMargery Howard
  • Helena WestermanBarbara Goodhall
  • Leo AshizawaKatsu Hara
  • Jay Lewis MitchellYoung Einstein
  • Simon MarkeyJacob Epstein
  • James MusgraveWalter Adams
  • Simon HainesPaul Weyland
  • Toby LongworthReporter