Name: Einstein and the Bomb
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Released: 2024-02-16
Duration: 1 h 17 min
Cast: Aidan McArdle, Andrew Havill, Rachel Barry, Helena Westerman, Leo Ashizawa

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

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Directed by: Anthony Philipson
Written by: Philip Ralph
Produced by: James Van Der Pool, Arno Seagrim, Andrew Cohen
Music by: Tom Hodge

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February 16, 2024 · 1 h 17 min · PG-13

Released: February 16, 2024
Runtime: 1 h 17 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres: Documentary, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 131 countries
Keywords: based on true story

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Where can I stream Einstein and the Bomb?

Netflix

In the United States, Einstein and the Bomb streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Einstein and the Bomb worth watching?

71

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is Einstein and the Bomb okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imageryViolence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Einstein and the Bomb?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Einstein and the Bomb plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.