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The Manhattan Project 1986

“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.”

★ 6.2/10 PG-13 Science FictionThriller Released
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What is The Manhattan Project?

The Manhattan Project is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
1986
Status
Released
Runtime
118 minutes
Release date
Jun 13, 1986
Studios
Gladden Entertainment
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller
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79 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.3/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.4/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Science Fiction #Thriller

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The Manhattan Project is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Gladden Entertainment. Current status: Released.

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“A high school student builds a nuclear bomb to expose government secrets.”

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  • Engaging high-stakes plot
  • Unique scientific premise
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  • Premise involves sensitive subject matter
  • Limited background details available in sources

Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes thrillers involving high school science projects and government secrets.

The film deals with themes involving nuclear weapons and theft from a secret facility.

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What is the film called?

The film is called The Manhattan Project.

When was the film released?

The film was released in 1986.

Who is the main character?

The main character is a gifted high school student.

What does the student steal?

The student steals plutonium.

Why does the student build a bomb?

He builds a nuclear bomb to win a national science fair and expose government secrets.

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