Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare

"Nine days to save a nation."

2026 1h 30m EN

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Synopsis

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

“Nine days to save a nation.”

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Cast

Ikuo Izawa
Self
Carl Pilliteri
Self
Wakana Yokoyama
Self
Martin Fackler
Self
Naoto Kan
Self
Katsuaki Hirano
Self
Katsutaka Idogawa
Self
Manabu Terata
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: James Jones
Writers: James Jones, Megumi Inman
Languages: English, German, Japanese
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, German, Japanese.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by James Jones, shot by Jean-Louis Schuller. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Rupert Houseman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ikuo Izawa and Carl Pilliteri and Wakana Yokoyama carry the top of the cast.

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The take

James Jones directs. Jean-Louis Schuller behind the camera. Rupert Houseman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English, German, Japanese.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, German, Japanese.
4International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Directed by James Jones, shot by Jean-Louis Schuller. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Editor Rupert Houseman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Ikuo Izawa and Carl Pilliteri and Wakana Yokoyama carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Nine days to save a nation.".
10IMDB entry: tt35919514 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Only 34 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
12Classified under 11 themes, including "nuclear radiation", "interview", "based on true story", "historical event".