Radioactive

Radioactive

Pioneer. Genius. Rebel.

Directed by Marjane Satrapi

Produced by Working Title Films, Shoebox Films

2020111 min6.6 / 10

A biographical drama that interweaves Maria Curie's groundbreaking scientific achievements with her intimate marriage, exploring both the triumph and tragedy of her legacy.

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.

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  • Is Radioactive sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Radioactive violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Radioactive easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Radioactive scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does Radioactive end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Love50

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