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How long is The Manhattan Project?

The Manhattan Project runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Is The Manhattan Project suitable for kids?

The Manhattan Project is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB19861h 58mScience Fiction / Thriller

The Manhattan Project

Name: The Manhattan Project
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1986-06-13
Duration: 118 min

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.

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.

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 58m

At 1h 58m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Thriller

TMDB files it under science fiction and thriller.

US availability

1 free · 2 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 122 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Manhattan Project tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 58m.
It is free to watch on Hoopla in the US.
TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 122 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Manhattan Project

Is The Manhattan Project scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Manhattan Project for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Manhattan Project in the US?: The Manhattan Project is free on Hoopla and can be bought from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Manhattan Project?: The Manhattan Project runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Is The Manhattan Project suitable for kids?: The Manhattan Project is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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