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Radioactive (2020)

“Pioneer. Genius. Rebel.”

6.6/10 · 939 votes 1h 51m pg-13 RomanceDramaHistory

#121 of 234 films from 2020 #848 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Marjane Satrapi · Written by Jack Thorne

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Overview

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.

Cast

Rosamund Pikeas Marie Curie
Sam Rileyas Pierre Curie
Aneurin Barnardas Paul Langevin
Simon Russell Bealeas Professor Lippmann
Katherine Parkinsonas Jeanne Langevin
Sian Brookeas Bronia Sklodowska
Anya Taylor-Joyas Irène Aged 18
Yvette Feueras Carla
Mirjam Novakas Nurse
Ralph Berkinas Doctor
Faye Bradbrookas Bronia's Maid
Drew Jacobyas Loie Fuller
Harriet Turnbullas Young Marie
Georgina Richas Marie's Mother

Facts

Release dateMarch 11, 2020
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) — about the same as the 2020 average of 103 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$3,515,958 (0.2× budget)
IMDbtt6017756

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Questions

How long is Radioactive?
Radioactive runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Radioactive worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 939 votes, which places it #121 of 234 films released in 2020 in this index (top 49%) and #848 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Radioactive?
Radioactive was directed by Marjane Satrapi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Persepolis (2007), The Voices (2014).
Who stars in Radioactive?
Rosamund Pike as Marie Curie; Sam Riley as Pierre Curie; Aneurin Barnard as Paul Langevin; Simon Russell Beale as Professor Lippmann; Katherine Parkinson as Jeanne Langevin; Sian Brooke as Bronia Sklodowska.
What is Radioactive rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Radioactive?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/95621.

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