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Radioactive

2020·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13

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Radioactive fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, technology, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Pioneer. Genius. Rebel.

The story of Nobel Prize winner Maria Skłodowska-Curie and her extraordinary scientific discoveries—through the prism of her marriage to husband Pierre—and the seismic and transformative effects their discovery of radium had on the 20th century.
Biopic DramaMarie CurieScientific DiscoveryHistorical SettingIntellectualRomance20th CenturyTechnological Impact

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Radioactive

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Where can I stream Radioactive legally?

Radioactive is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Radioactive worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Radioactive rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Radioactive?

1 h 51 min

Radioactive runs 1 h 51 min.

Is Radioactive based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Radioactive?

Critics60
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Radioactive higher (60) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Radioactive a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 18% of its budget.

What language is Radioactive in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Radioactive?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Radioactive in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Radioactive use?

One-Word TitleThe Power of LegacyReal-Person EpilogueBiopicWidow's WeedsFace on the CoverCure for CancerReplacement GoldfishSpooky SéanceMeet CuteTechnicolor FireArtistic License – Historyand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Radioactive, including One-Word Title, The Power of Legacy, Real-Person Epilogue.