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Radioactive

6.620201h 51m12MovieDramaRomanceHistory

The story of Nobel Prize winner Maria Skłodowska-Curie and her extraordinary scientific discoveries—through the prism of her marriage to husband Pierre—and the seismic and transformative effects their discovery of radium had on the 20th century.

DirectorMarjane Satrapi
WriterJack Thorne
ProducersTim Bevan·Eric Fellner

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Cast · Directed by Marjane Satrapi

RPRosamund Pike
Rosamund Pike
Marie Curie
SRSam Riley
Sam Riley
Pierre Curie
ABAneurin Barnard
Aneurin Barnard
Paul Langevin
SBSimon Russell Beale
Simon Russell Beale
Professor Lippmann
KPKatherine Parkinson
Katherine Parkinson
Jeanne Langevin
SBSian Brooke
Sian Brooke
Bronia Sklodowska
ATAnya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy
Irène Aged 18
YF
Yvette Feuer
Carla
MNMirjam Novak
Mirjam Novak
Nurse
RBRalph Berkin
Ralph Berkin
Doctor
FB
Faye Bradbrook
Bronia's Maid
DJDrew Jacoby
Drew Jacoby
Loie Fuller

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Radioactive — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Radioactive?

Radioactive is streaming on Netflix, Studiocanal Presents and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Radioactive on Netflix?

Yes — Radioactive is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Radioactive on Amazon Prime Video?

Radioactive isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Radioactive for free?

Radioactive is available on Netflix and Studiocanal Presents in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Radioactive based on a true story?

Yes — Radioactive is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).