Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare(2026)
Nine days to save a nation.
Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare Synopsis
The definitive account of Japan’s struggle as it faced a nuclear catastrophe while still reeling from the devastation of an earthquake and tsunami.
Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare (2026) is a documentary, drama and history film directed by James Jones, released on February 20, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Ikuo Izawa, Carl Pilliteri, Wakana Yokoyama and Martin Fackler. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- James Jones
- Writers:
- James Jones, Megumi Inman
- Producers:
- Megumi Inman
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Louis Schuller
- Production:
- Blast! Films, HBO Documentary Films, Dogwoof
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by James Jones, written by James Jones and Megumi Inman, produced by Megumi Inman.
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Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare online?
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Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare (2026) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare?
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The main cast of Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare (2026) includes Ikuo Izawa, Carl Pilliteri, Wakana Yokoyama, Martin Fackler and Naoto Kan. The film was directed by James Jones. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare released?
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Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare was released on February 20, 2026 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare worth watching?
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Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare (2026) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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