Testament
PG“They never had a chance to see their children grow up. To watch each other grow old. To fix up the house, to take that vacation. Because it only took an instant to shatter their dreams.”
1983·90 min·Released
Studio: American Playhouse, Entertainment Events, Paramount Pictures
6.4TMDb
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Theatrical Nov 4, 1983
🇺🇸
USA · English · Kids
Overview
It is just another day in the small town of Hamlin until something disastrous happens. Suddenly, news breaks that a series of nuclear warheads has been dropped along the Eastern Seaboard and, more locally, in California. As people begin coping with the devastating aftermath of the attacks — many suffer radiation poisoning — the Wetherly family tries to survive.
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Crew
DirectorLynne Littman
WriterJohn Sacret Young
Cast
Jane Alexander
Carol Wetherly
William Devane
Tom Wetherly
Rossie Harris
Brad Wetherly
Roxana Zal
Mary Liz Wetherly
Lukas Haas
Scottie Wetherly
Philip Anglim
Hollis
Lilia Skala
Fania
Leon Ames
Henry Abhart
Lurene Tuttle
Rosemary Abhart
Rebecca De Mornay
Cathy Pitkin
Kevin Costner
Phil Pitkin
Mako
Mike
Mico Olmos
Larry
Gerry Murillo
Hiroshi
J. Brennan Smith
Billdocker
Lesley Woods
Lady Mayor
Wayne Heffley
Police Chief
William G. Schilling
Pharmacist
David Nichols
Worried Man
Gary Bayer
Angry Man
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Keywords
small towncalifornianuclear wardystopiadisasterbased on short storywoman director
Details
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
TMDb Votes
138
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026