

The Day After
1983-12-10 · 127 min · ★ 6.8
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.
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- Directors
- Nicholas Meyer
- Production companies
- ABC Circle Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Jason RobardsDr. Russell Oakes
JoBeth WilliamsNurse Nancy Bauer
Steve GuttenbergStephen Klein
John CullumJim Dahlberg
John LithgowJoe Huxley
Bibi BeschEve Dahlberg
Lori LethinDenise Dahlberg
Amy MadiganAlison Ransom
Jeff EastBruce Gallatin
Georgann JohnsonHelen Oakes
William Allen YoungAirman Billy McCoy
Calvin JungDr. Sam Hachya
Lin McCarthyDr. Austin
Dennis LipscombReverend WalkerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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