The Atomic Kid (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1954, The Atomic Kid is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Leslie H. Martinson, running about 86 minutes. “It's a Laugh Explosion!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A uranium prospector is eating a peanut butter sandwich in the desert where atom bomb tests are being done. He becomes radioactive, and helps the FBI break up an enemy spy ring.
Who’s in it. The Atomic Kid stars Mickey Rooney as Barnaby 'Blix' Waterberry, Robert Strauss as Stan Cooper, Elaine Devry as Audrey Nelson and Bill Goodwin as Dr. Rodell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Atomic Kid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Atomic Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Atomic Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Atomic Kid (1954)?
- In US, The Atomic Kid is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Atomic Kid worth watching?
- The Atomic Kid holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Atomic Kid?
- The Atomic Kid stars Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss, Elaine Devry, Bill Goodwin and Whit Bissell.
- When was The Atomic Kid released?
- The Atomic Kid was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.