Content Warnings
- 🟡 30/100 Discussion about sexual relationships and procreation in a post-apocalyptic scenario.
- 🟢 20/100 Mild sexual innuendo during a conversation.
- 🟢 10/100 Character smokes a cigar.
- 🟡 50/100 Discussion of nuclear war and mass destruction.
- 🟡 40/100 Scenes of military conflict and implied violence.
- 🟢 20/100 Use of mild profanity.
- 🟡 40/100 Stronger language used in a heated argument.
Details for Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
Who directed 'Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'?
The movie was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
What is the premise of 'Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'?
The film is a satirical black comedy about the Cold War, where a rogue U.S. Air Force general orders a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, leading to a comedic yet tense scramble to prevent global catastrophe.
How many roles does Peter Sellers play in 'Dr. Strangelove'?
Peter Sellers plays three roles in the film: Group Captain Lionel Mandrake, President Merkin Muffley, and the titular character Dr. Strangelove.
What is the significance of the character Brigadier General Jack D. Ripper in the movie?
Brigadier General Jack D. Ripper, played by Sterling Hayden, is the paranoid and unhinged U.S. Air Force officer who initiates the nuclear attack without authorization, believing the Soviets are contaminating Americans' 'precious bodily fluids.' His actions drive the plot of the film.
Is 'Dr. Strangelove' based on a book?
Yes, the film is loosely based on the 1958 novel 'Red Alert' (also known as 'Two Hours to Doom') by Peter George, though Kubrick adapted it into a dark comedy rather than a straightforward thriller.
