Movies and TvShows featuring "nuclear-attack" theme.

In a future war between humans and robots with AI, Joshua, a grieving ex-special forces agent, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the architect behind advanced AI. He discovers a mysterious weapon that can end both the war and humanity.

Jericho is a TV show set in a small town in Kansas, which faces the aftermath of a nuclear attack. The residents must navigate the challenges of survival, including a shortage of resources, political unrest, and mysterious conspiracies.

In the height of the Cold War, an eccentric general launches a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, sparking a desperate attempt by politicians and generals to stop a full-scale nuclear war.

During a secret live fire exercise of a nuclear attack, many personnel prove unwilling to launch a missile strike. To solve this issue, a supercomputer named WOPR is given control. David Lightman, a high school student and hacker, unknowingly connects to WOPR and starts a game of Global Thermonuclear War. The computer simulates an attack, causing panic at NORAD. Lightman realizes his mistake and tries to convince the authorities. With the help of his friends, Lightman manages to stop the impending nuclear war.

Threads is a documentary-style drama that depicts the effects of a nuclear war on the city of Sheffield, England. The film follows the lives of several people as they struggle to survive amidst the chaos, destruction, and societal collapse caused by the nuclear holocaust. It explores themes of despair, radiation sickness, and the grim reality of life in a post-apocalyptic world.

In Southland Tales, set in the year 2008, the United States is on the brink of a nuclear war with the Middle East. Boxer Santaros (Dwayne Johnson), an action star with amnesia, becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving doppelgangers, time travel, and a mysterious energy source. As chaos erupts and the line between reality and fiction blurs, characters fight against a corrupt government, navigate through an alternate timeline, and grapple with their own destiny.

The Day After (1983) is a drama/sci-fi TV movie that follows the lives of various individuals in Lawrence, Kansas, before, during, and after a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States. The movie portrays the devastating consequences of a nuclear war, including the destruction of cities, mass deaths, and the struggles of survivors in the post-apocalyptic world. It explores themes of fear, despair, and the fragile nature of human existence in the face of total annihilation.

An incompetently managed zoo becomes a metaphor for the state of Britain as a nuclear crisis looms over Europe.

During the Cold War, a technical glitch mistakenly sends a US bomber group towards Moscow with orders to drop a nuclear bomb, causing a race against time to prevent a devastating nuclear war.

In a near-future California, a small-town family must confront the harsh realities of nuclear war and navigate the challenges of survival and emotional breakdowns. As they face the loss of loved ones and the struggles of rationing and isolation, they must find the strength to persevere.

The War Game is a docudrama that depicts the devastating consequences of a nuclear attack on Britain, including widespread destruction, suffering, and the struggle for survival. It explores the physical and psychological effects of a nuclear war, highlighting the controversy surrounding such a catastrophe. The film tackles themes of civil defense, nuclear weapons, and the apocalyptic consequences of a global conflict.

In 'Panic in Year Zero!' a family goes on a fishing trip and finds themselves in a post-apocalyptic nightmare after a nuclear attack. They must navigate lawlessness, looters, and a desperate fight for survival.

During a nuclear war, a married couple engages in a heated argument over a Scrabble game, reflecting on their past and contemplating the annihilation of humanity.

When a mysterious stowaway threatens the safety of a private jet, a group of friends must uncover the truth and fight for their lives.

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow is a documentary film about the life and predictions of Nostradamus, the famous French seer. It explores his prophecies about events like the French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte, World War Two, World War Three, and even the possibility of a nuclear attack and the Antichrist. The film delves into the accuracy and impact of Nostradamus' predictions and examines their relevance to the future.

Barefoot Gen is a biographical drama film set in Japan during World War II. It tells the story of a young boy who survives the devastating Hiroshima atomic bombing. The film explores the protagonist's struggle to find hope and rebuild his life in the aftermath of the traumatic event. It depicts the harsh realities of war, the resilience of the human spirit, and the long-lasting effects of nuclear weapons.

In the year 2008, during a blizzard in Colorado, the US Vice President is snowed in a diner with a television crew. As news of an impending nuclear attack on Iraq unfolds, the Vice President must make a decision that could have catastrophic consequences. With tensions rising and political debates intensifying, the diner becomes the center of a high-stakes political standoff.

Duck and Cover is a short animation film released in 1952 during the Cold War era. It was created to educate children on what to do in the event of a nuclear attack. The film features an anthropomorphic turtle named Bert who teaches schoolchildren the importance of 'ducking and covering' to protect themselves from the effects of a nuclear explosion. The film is part animated and part live-action, and it utilizes catchy songs and colorful visuals to engage its young audience.

In the midst of the Cold War, a small town is sent into chaos when a false alarm for a nuclear attack disrupts the lives of its residents. The people must grapple with fear, confusion, and the decision of whether to seek shelter or face the imminent threat.

The story of Col. Paul Tibbets and his crew who flew the Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, bringing World War II to a close.