The Manhattan Project
“Paul Stevens' high school science project has gotten a little out of hand. He just built an atomic bomb. Now he's got 11 hours to make sure it doesn't work.”
Where to watch The Manhattan Project in Canada
The Manhattan Project is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.
About The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project is a 1986 movie in the Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Marshall Brickman, starring John Lithgow, Christopher Collet and Cynthia Nixon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 119 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Manhattan Project in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Manhattan Project trailer
Overview
A gifted high school student steals plutonium from the secret nuclear weapons facility in his home town in order to construct his own nuclear bomb, win a national science fair, and expose the government's secrets.
Top cast
John Lithgow
John Mathewson
Christopher Collet
Paul Stephens
Cynthia Nixon
Jenny Anderman
Jill Eikenberry
Elizabeth Stephens
John Mahoney
Lt. Col. Conroy
Richard Jenkins
Radiation Controls Officer
Sully Boyar
Night Guard
Timothy Carhart
Relief Guard
Gregg Edelman
Science Teacher
JD Cullum
Eccles (as John David Cullum)
Abraham Unger
Roland (as Abe Unger)
Robert Sean Leonard
Max
Fred Melamed
Howard
Ned Eisenberg
C-4 Guy (uncredited)
Richard Council
Government Aide
Robert Schenkkan
Government Aide
Steve Blum
Laser Efficiency Kid (as Richard Cardona)
Sarah Burke
Jenny's Parent
Warren Manzi
Day Attendant
Paul Austin
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Manhattan Project in Canada?+
In Canada, The Manhattan Project is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Manhattan Project on Netflix?+
The Manhattan Project is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is The Manhattan Project?+
The Manhattan Project has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Who stars in The Manhattan Project?+
The Manhattan Project stars John Lithgow, Christopher Collet, Cynthia Nixon, Jill Eikenberry and John Mahoney.
When did The Manhattan Project come out?+
The Manhattan Project is a 1986 movie directed by Marshall Brickman.
What genre is The Manhattan Project?+
The Manhattan Project is Science Fiction and Thriller film.
Who directed The Manhattan Project?+
The Manhattan Project was directed by Marshall Brickman.
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