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The Manhattan Project

6.219861h 58mPG-13MovieScience FictionThriller

A gifted high school student steals plutonium from the secret nuclear weapons facility in his home town in order to construct his own nuclear bomb, win a national science fair, and expose the government's secrets.

DirectorMarshall Brickman
WritersThomas Baum·Marshall Brickman
ProducersJennifer Ogden·Marshall Brickman

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Cast · Directed by Marshall Brickman

JLJohn Lithgow
John Lithgow
John Mathewson
CCChristopher Collet
Christopher Collet
Paul Stephens
CNCynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon
Jenny Anderman
JEJill Eikenberry
Jill Eikenberry
Elizabeth Stephens
JMJohn Mahoney
John Mahoney
Lt. Col. Conroy
RJRichard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
Radiation Controls Officer
SBSully Boyar
Sully Boyar
Night Guard
TCTimothy Carhart
Timothy Carhart
Relief Guard
GEGregg Edelman
Gregg Edelman
Science Teacher
JCJD Cullum
JD Cullum
Eccles (as John David Cullum)
AU
Abraham Unger
Roland (as Abe Unger)
RLRobert Sean Leonard
Robert Sean Leonard
Max

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The Manhattan Project — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Manhattan Project?

The Manhattan Project is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Manhattan Project on Netflix?

No, The Manhattan Project is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is The Manhattan Project on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Manhattan Project is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

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The Manhattan Project is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.