The Day After(1983)
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Overview
In the mid-1980s, the U.S. is poised on the brink of nuclear war. This shadow looms over the residents of a small town in Kansas as they continue their daily lives. Dr. Russell Oakes maintains his busy schedule at the hospital, Denise Dahlberg prepares for her upcoming wedding, and Stephen Klein is deep in his graduate studies. When the unthinkable happens and the bombs come down, the town's residents are thrust into the horrors of nuclear winter.
Director
Nicholas Meyer
Studio
ABC Circle Films
Cast
Jason Robards
as Dr. Russell Oakes
JoBeth Williams
as Nurse Nancy Bauer
Steve Guttenberg
as Stephen Klein
John Cullum
as Jim Dahlberg
John Lithgow
as Joe Huxley
Bibi Besch
as Eve Dahlberg
Lori Lethin
as Denise Dahlberg
Amy Madigan
as Alison Ransom
Jeff East
as Bruce Gallatin
Georgann Johnson
as Helen Oakes
William Allen Young
as Airman Billy McCoy
Calvin Jung
as Dr. Sam Hachya
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
ABC Circle Films
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Where can I watch The Day After?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Day After (1983).
What is The Day After about?▼
In the mid-1980s, the U.S. is poised on the brink of nuclear war. This shadow looms over the residents of a small town in Kansas as they continue their daily lives. Dr. Russell Oakes maintains his busy schedule at the hospital, Denise Dahlberg prepares for her upcoming wedding, and Stephen Klein is deep in his graduate studies. When the unthinkable happens and the bombs come down, the town's residents are thrust into the horrors of nuclear winter.
Who directed The Day After?▼
The Day After was directed by Nicholas Meyer and released in 1983. It is a science fiction, drama, tv movie film.
How long is The Day After?▼
The Day After has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in The Day After?▼
The cast of The Day After includes Jason Robards as Dr. Russell Oakes, JoBeth Williams as Nurse Nancy Bauer, Steve Guttenberg as Stephen Klein, John Cullum as Jim Dahlberg, John Lithgow as Joe Huxley and more.
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