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Seen it?1984 | 117 min | War, Drama, Science Fiction
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and people are still talking about it. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and history buffs. If you loved 1917 or Oppenheimer, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Harrowing.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated NC-17: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long run effects of nuclear war on civilization.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 542K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mick Jackson
- Karen MeagherRuth Beckett
- Reece DinsdaleJimmy Kemp
- David BrierlyMr. Kemp
- Rita MayMrs. Kemp
- Nicholas LaneMichael Kemp
- Jane HazlegroveAlison Kemp
- Henry MoxonMr Beckett
- June BroughtonMrs Beckett
- Sylvia StokerGranny Beckett
- Harry BeetyClive Sutton