Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare
2026 · Movie · R · 90 min · ★ 7.0
This documentary examines Japan’s struggle during a nuclear disaster that unfolded in the wake of a devastating earthquake and tsunami. It looks at the scale of the crisis, the human response, and the wider questions raised about preparedness, responsibility, and the risks of powerful technology.
Also known as Fukushima
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Details
- Years
- 2026
- Release date
- 2026-02-20
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 90 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (27 votes)
About
If you’re drawn to real-world disaster documentaries like Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal Earthquake or Apollo 13: Survival, this offers a sobering, human-centered look at crisis and accountability; Not for you if you want dense technical detail or a fully satisfying breakdown.
Pros: strong opening setup; powerful archival footage; thought-provoking questions | Cons: thin later sections; limited plant detail; leaves questions unanswered
Themes
- nuclear radiation
- interview
- based on true story
- historical event
- nuclear accidents
- nuclear catastrophe
- nuclear reactor
- fukushima disaster (2011)
- nuclear disaster
- field work
- testimony
Cast & crew
- II
Ikuo Izawa
as Self
- CP
Carl Pilliteri
as Self
- WY
Wakana Yokoyama
as Self
- MF
Martin Fackler
as Self
- NK
Naoto Kan
as Self
- KH
Katsuaki Hirano
as Self
- KI
Katsutaka Idogawa
as Self
- MT
Manabu Terata
as Self
- DC
Dr. Charles A. Casto
as Self
- AK
Akira Kawano
as Self
Directed by James Jones, James Jones, Megumi Inman