Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare

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Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare (2026)

Directed by James Jones, Megumi Inman

“Nine days to save a nation.”

Documentary, Drama, History · 1h 30m

The definitive account of Japan’s struggle as it faced a nuclear catastrophe while still reeling from the devastation of an earthquake and tsunami.

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Cast

I
Ikuo Izawa Self
C
Carl Pilliteri Self
W
Wakana Yokoyama Self
M
Martin Fackler Self
N
Naoto Kan Self
K
Katsuaki Hirano Self
K
Katsutaka Idogawa Self
M
Manabu Terata Self
D
Dr. Charles A. Casto Self
A
Akira Kawano Self
T
Toyohiko Tomioka Self

Crew

Director
James Jones, Megumi Inman
Writer
James Jones, Megumi Inman
Director of Photography
Jean-Louis Schuller
Editor
Rupert Houseman
Producer
Megumi Inman

Details

Release date
2026-02-20
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary, Drama, History
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English, German, Japanese
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Production
Blast! Films, HBO Documentary Films, Dogwoof