Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
dir. Stanley Kubrick
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After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop it.
Critics consensus
Stanley Kubrick's brilliant Cold War satire remains as funny and razor-sharp today as it was in 1964.
What resonated with audiences
'Dr. Strangelove' is celebrated for its dark comedy and Cold War satire. The film is lauded for its sharp humor, Peter Sellers' versatile performance, and critique of military and political incompetence. Themes of war, nuclear absurdity, and unchecked power are prominent. Despite some finding the humor excessive, it is largely seen as a timeless classic. Kubrick's direction and the clever script are often highlighted as strengths.
Directed byStanley Kubrick
StarringPeter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens, Peter Bull
Written byStanley Kubrick, Terry Southern, Peter George
CinematographyGilbert Taylor
EditingAnthony Harvey
MusicLaurie Johnson
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
1964 · PG · 1h 35m
Comedy, War
After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop it.
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