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The Atomic Cafe

7.319821h 26mMovieDocumentaryHistory

A disturbing collection of 1940s and 1950s United States government-issued propaganda films designed to reassure Americans that the atomic bomb was not a threat to their safety.

DirectorsJayne Loader·Pierce Rafferty
ProducersPierce Rafferty·Kevin Rafferty

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Kino Film CollectionKino Film CollectionHooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jayne Loader

HTHarry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman
Self (archive footage)
LJLyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
NKNikita Khrushchev
Nikita Khrushchev
Self (archive footage)
LSLewis Strauss
Lewis Strauss
Self (archive footage)
JRJulius Rosenberg
Julius Rosenberg
Self (archive footage)
EREthel Rosenberg
Ethel Rosenberg
Self (archive footage)
PTPaul Tibbets
Paul Tibbets
Self (archive footage)
LBLloyd Bentsen
Lloyd Bentsen
Self (archive footage)

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The Atomic Cafe — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Atomic Cafe?

The Atomic Cafe is streaming on Kino Film Collection and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Atomic Cafe on Netflix?

No, The Atomic Cafe is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Kino Film Collection and Hoopla.

Is The Atomic Cafe on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Atomic Cafe isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Kino Film Collection and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Atomic Cafe for free?

The Atomic Cafe is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.