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The Day After
The Day After

1983

The Day After

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.

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2hrs 7mins

Science Fiction, Drama, TV movie

December 10, 1983

6.8

IMDb

Language

English

Status

Released

Title:

The Day After

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.

Genres:

Science Fiction, Drama, TV movie

Languages:

English

Runtime:

2hrs 7mins

Country Origin:

US

Tagline:

They told us it would be impossible to make this movie. They told us it would be impossible for you to watch it. We hope nothing is impossible.

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