Einstein and the Bomb
| Einstein and the Bomb | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Docudrama |
| Written by | Philip Ralph |
| Directed by | Anthony Philipson |
| Starring | Aidan McArdle |
| Composer | Tom Hodge |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Andrew Cohen James Van Der Pool |
| Producer | Samantha Lewis |
| Editor | Simon Barker |
| Running time | 76 minutes |
| Production company | BBC Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 16 February 2024 |
Einstein and the Bomb is a 2024 BBC television/Netflix docudrama film portraying the events after Albert Einstein left Nazi Germany in 1932.[1][2] The film would stream worldwide on Netflix on 16 February 2024.
Synopsis
Using Einstein's own words from speeches, letters and interviews, the film documents Einstein's creation of the theory of relativity, his escape from the Nazi regime, living in Norfolk and later Long Island, and his relationship with the creation of the atomic bomb.[3]
Cast
- Aidan McArdle as Albert Einstein
- Andrew Havill as Commander Locker-Lampson
- Rachel Barry as Margery Howard
- Helena Westerman as Barbara Goodhall
- Leo Ashizawa as Katsu Hara
Reception
The film became the fourth most-watched English film between 12 and 18 February, with 10.9 million hours viewed.[4]
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 83% rating based on 12 reviews.[5] Chris Vognar of Rolling Stone wrote a positive review of the film, praising its storytelling, editing and bringing a human dimension to the historical events.[6]
References
- ^ "BBC Studios Science Unit produces Einstein and The Bomb for Netflix". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ Dalton, Ben. "Netflix commissions 'Einstein and The Bomb' feature documentary, John Boyega-narrated WWII series". Screen. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "The True Story Behind Netflix's 'Einstein and the Bomb'". Esquire. 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ Roeloffs, Mary Whitfill. "'Einstein and the Bomb' Soars On Netflix Amid 'Oppenheimer' Award Season Success". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "Einstein and the Bomb | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ Vognar, Chris (2024-02-17). "'Einstein and the Bomb' Hits What 'Oppenheimer' Left Out". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-02-28.