Jane Alexander, William Devane, Rossie Harris
The Wetherly family copes with the news that nuclear bombs have been detonated across the country, and it's only a matter of time before one explodes near their own home. When it does, thousands are k...( read more
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DVD Release Date: December 7, 2004
Stats: 85 reviews
It's almost a far gone conclusion that a post apocalyptic film is going to be decorated with sets of destruction, chaos, squalor, grime, etc. It's a fair assumption. That's what makes Testament such a unique entry into the genre.
The film focuses on a Californian family. They ar...( read more)
Very understated drama about the aftermath of a nuclear war. This film is the direct opposite of The Day After and has no flashy special effects, no explosions, scenes of mass devastation and so on. Instead the focus is on an American suburban family which has to contend with th...( read more)
Testament is a story told through the eyes of a housewive/mother trying to cope and take care of her family after a nuclear attack. The movie begins quite slowly letting us get to know what the family is like. After the attack the mother keeps a journal and we see several scenes ...( read more)
Very very very sad film, but extremely good. at least that's how I remember it.
One of the most depressing films ever (although I guess I haven't seen everything!) It's about a nuclear holocaust, and one family trying to cope with the aftermath.
starts out sad and keeps getting sadder, notice rebecca demornay and kevin costner in their roles
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