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The Manhattan Project

The Manhattan Project

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The Manhattan Project
1986 1h 58m6.2

The Manhattan Project

“Paul Stevens' high school science project has gotten a little out of hand. He just built an atomic bomb. Now he's got 11 hours to make sure it doesn't work.”

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A gifted high school student steals plutonium from the secret nuclear weapons facility in his home town in order to construct his own nuclear bomb, win a national science fair, and expose the government's secrets.

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DirectorMarshall Brickman
ScreenplayMarshall Brickman, Thomas Baum
StatusReleased
ReleasedJune 13, 1986
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 58m
Budget$18M
Revenue$4M
Loss$14M
Rating⭐ 6.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.1 / 10
Votes115
GenresScience Fiction, Thriller
StudioGladden Entertainment

Photos9

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Cast

John Lithgow

John Lithgow

John Mathewson

Christopher Collet

Christopher Collet

Paul Stephens

Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Jenny Anderman

Jill Eikenberry

Jill Eikenberry

Elizabeth Stephens

John Mahoney

John Mahoney

Lt. Col. Conroy

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Radiation Controls Officer

Sully Boyar

Sully Boyar

Night Guard

Timothy Carhart

Timothy Carhart

Relief Guard

Gregg Edelman

Gregg Edelman

Science Teacher

JD Cullum

JD Cullum

Eccles (as John David Cullum)

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Abraham Unger

Roland (as Abe Unger)

Robert Sean Leonard

Robert Sean Leonard

Max

Fred Melamed

Fred Melamed

Howard

Ned Eisenberg

Ned Eisenberg

C-4 Guy (uncredited)

Richard Council

Richard Council

Government Aide

Robert Schenkkan

Robert Schenkkan

Government Aide

Steve Blum

Steve Blum

Laser Efficiency Kid (as Richard Cardona)

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Sarah Burke

Jenny's Parent

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Warren Manzi

Day Attendant

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Paul Austin

General

Adrian Sparks

Adrian Sparks

Scientist

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Curt Dempster

Scientist

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Bran Ferren

Lab Assistant

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David Quinn

Tennis

Geoffrey Nauffts

Geoffrey Nauffts

Craig

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Katherine Hiler

Emma

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Trey Cummins

Terry

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Steve Borton

Local FBI

Harlan Cary Poe

Harlan Cary Poe

Local FBI

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Ned Schmidtke

Jenny's Parent

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Allen DeCheser

Jenny's Brother

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Artie DeCheser

Jenny's Brother

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Fred G. Smith

Conroy's Lieutenant

Manny Jacobs

Manny Jacobs

Moore

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Charles Fields

Price (as Charlie Fields)

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Eric Hsiao

Saito

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Heather Rose Dominic

Flirting Kid

Bruce Smolanoff

Bruce Smolanoff

Flirting Kid

John Doumanian

John Doumanian

Cabbie

Tom Tarpey

Tom Tarpey

Injection Doctor

Roger Caine

Roger Caine

FBI (as Alec Massey)

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Edward D. Murphy

FBI

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Joan Harris

Barbara Collins - TV Reporter

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Ken Chapin

Command

Peter McRobbie

Peter McRobbie

Electronics

Warren Keith

Warren Keith

Computer

Bruce Jarchow

Bruce Jarchow

Interrogator

Stephen Markle

Stephen Markle

Interrogator

Al Cerullo

Al Cerullo

Helicopter Pilot

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Michael Telesco

Day Security Receptionist

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Richard Caselnova

SWAT

Frank Ferrara Sr.

Frank Ferrara Sr.

SWAT

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Jimmie Ray Weeks

SWAT

Dan Butler

Dan Butler

SWAT

Steve Zettler

Steve Zettler

SWAT

Debbie Gibson

Debbie Gibson

Background (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Manhattan Project

Where can I watch The Manhattan Project?

The Manhattan Project (1986) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Manhattan Project about?

A gifted high school student steals plutonium from the secret nuclear weapons facility in his home town in order to construct his own nuclear bomb, win a national science fair, and expose the government's secrets.

Who directed The Manhattan Project?

The Manhattan Project (1986) was directed by Marshall Brickman. The film is a Science Fiction, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 58m, rated 6.2/10.

How long is The Manhattan Project?

The Manhattan Project runs 1h 58m (118 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.2/10 from 115 votes. Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller.

Is The Manhattan Project worth watching?

The Manhattan Project is rated 6.2/10 by 115 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Science Fiction and Thriller fans.