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Bombshell

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Eighty years after the devastating atomic bombings that ushered in the nuclear age, Bombshell explores how the U.S. government manipulated the narrative about the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Through…

DirectorBen Loeterman
WriterBen Loeterman
ProducersBen Loeterman·Gaia De Simoni

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Cast · Directed by Ben Loeterman

ACAnn Curry
Ann Curry
Narrator
WL
William L. Laurence
Self (archival footage)
LGLeslie Groves
Leslie Groves
Self (archival footage)
JH
John Hersey
Self (archival footage)

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Bombshell — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bombshell?

Bombshell is streaming on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bombshell on Netflix?

No, Bombshell is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy.

Is Bombshell on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Bombshell isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Bombshell for free?

Bombshell is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.