Einstein and the Bomb

Einstein and the Bomb

Directed by Anthony Philipson

Produced by BBC Studios Science Unit

202477 min6.2 / 10

A cerebral, melancholic examination of Einstein's moral reckoning after his role in the atomic bomb's creation, built from archival evidence and introspection.

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

Questions people ask

  • Is Einstein and the Bomb sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Einstein and the Bomb end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Einstein and the Bomb scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Einstein and the Bomb violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Einstein and the Bomb easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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Rarity79

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Love30

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