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The Day After

1983 • 2h7m Science Fiction, Drama, TV Movie

Rating

6.8/10

Popularity

2

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.

Details

Director

Nicholas Meyer

Screenplay

Edward Hume

Cast

Jason Robards

JoBeth Williams

Steve Guttenberg

Release date

12/10/1983

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

424