The Manhattan Project
"Paul Stevens' high school science project has gotten a little out of hand. He just built an atomic bomb. Now he's got 11 hours to make sure it doesn't work."
Originally released in 1986. The Manhattan Project is a science fiction/thriller film. directed by Marshall Brickman.
Starring John Lithgow, Christopher Collet, and Cynthia Nixon
Synopsis
A gifted high school student steals plutonium from the secret nuclear weapons facility in his home town in order to construct his own nuclear bomb, win a national science fair, and expose the government's secrets.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 13, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (112 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.9M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Lithgow
as John Mathewson
Christopher Collet
as Paul Stephens
Cynthia Nixon
as Jenny Anderman
Jill Eikenberry
as Elizabeth Stephens
John Mahoney
as Lt. Col. Conroy
Richard Jenkins
as Radiation Controls Officer
Robert Sean Leonard
as Max
Steve Blum
as Laser Efficiency Kid (as Richard Cardona)
Sarah Burke
as Jenny's Parent
Robert Schenkkan
as Government Aide
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,900,000
Production Companies
- Gladden Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Manhattan Project about?
A gifted high school student steals plutonium from the secret nuclear weapons facility in his home town in order to construct his own nuclear bomb, win a national science fair, and expose the gover...
Who directed The Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project was directed by Marshall Brickman.
How long is The Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Manhattan Project released?
The Manhattan Project was released on June 13, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Manhattan Project?
The main cast of The Manhattan Project includes John Lithgow, Christopher Collet, Cynthia Nixon, Jill Eikenberry, John Mahoney.
Is The Manhattan Project worth watching?
The Manhattan Project has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 112 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.