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Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power

20141h 56mNRMovieDocumentaryTV Movie

Dive into the life of the father of the nuclear Navy: Hyman Rickover. Combative, provocative, and blunt, Admiral Hyman G. Rickover was a flamboyant maverick and a unique American hero. When few thought it possible, then-Captain Rickover…

DirectorMichael Pack
WriterRichard Brookhiser
ProducersStephen K. Bannon·Michael Hausman

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Cast · Directed by Michael Pack

JAJoan Allen
Joan Allen
Narrator (voice)
MA
Michael Stewart Allen
Dunford
JB
Joel Briel
Caspar Weinberger
JCJames Cronin
James Cronin
Chief of Staff
JFJonathan Fielding
Jonathan Fielding
Midshipman #1
JF
Jonathan Forte
Rickover's Aide
AHAntony Hagopian
Antony Hagopian
Anderson
TH
Torsten N. Hillhouse
Beach
LH
Lauren Hubbell
Engineer #2
DL
David Lavine
Ted Rockwell
GMGeorge McDaniel
George McDaniel
Supply Co. Executive
NM
Nick Mills
Roddis

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Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power?

Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power is streaming on PBS Documentaries and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power on Netflix?

No, Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Hoopla.

Is Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on PBS Documentaries and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power for free?

Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.