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Einstein and the Bomb

6.220241h 17mPG-13MovieDocumentaryDrama

What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured genius.

DirectorAnthony Philipson
WriterPhilip Ralph
ProducersAndrew Cohen·James Van Der Pool

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Cast · Directed by Anthony Philipson

AMAidan McArdle
Aidan McArdle
Albert Einstein
AHAndrew Havill
Andrew Havill
Commander Locker-Lampson
RB
Rachel Barry
Margery Howard
HWHelena Westerman
Helena Westerman
Barbara Goodhall
LALeo Ashizawa
Leo Ashizawa
Katsu Hara
JM
Jay Lewis Mitchell
Young Einstein
SMSimon Markey
Simon Markey
Jacob Epstein
JM
James Musgrave
Walter Adams
SHSimon Haines
Simon Haines
Paul Weyland
TLToby Longworth
Toby Longworth
Reporter
JRJonathan Rhodes
Jonathan Rhodes
Reporter
GAGethin Alderman
Gethin Alderman
Walther Nernst

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Einstein and the Bomb — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Einstein and the Bomb?

Einstein and the Bomb is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is Einstein and the Bomb on Netflix?

Yes — Einstein and the Bomb is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Einstein and the Bomb on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Einstein and the Bomb isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

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Einstein and the Bomb is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Einstein and the Bomb based on a true story?

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