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MOVIE

Testament

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.

★ 6.4 1983 90 min PG DramaScience Fiction

It's 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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ERA & CONTEXT

Testament in its release era

Released in 1983, Testament sits inside the 1980s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1983-11-04
Rating
PG
TMDB score
6.4/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
American Playhouse, Entertainment Events, Paramount Pictures
Topicssmall towncalifornianuclear wardystopiadisasterbased on short storywoman director

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