National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove
OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB.
Storyline
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack. Based on the motion picture directed by Stanley Kubrick, screenplay by Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern and Peter George, based on the book 'Red Alert' by Peter George.
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Cast & Crew
Steve Coogan
Dr Strangelove/Captain Mandrake/President Muffley/Major TJ Kong
Giles Terera
General Buck Turgidson
John Hopkins
General Jack D. Ripper
Oliver Alvin-Wilson
Jefferson
Penny Ashmore
Vera Lynn
Ben Deery
General Staines
Richard Dempsey
Frank
Mark Hadfield
Faceman
Tony Jayawardena
Russian Ambassador Bakov
Tom Kelsey
Ensemble
Daniel Norford
Ensemble
Dharmesh Patel
Lincoln
Frequently Asked Questions
National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove was released on March 27, 2025.
The runtime of National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove is 2h 5m.
National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove is a Comedy, War movie.
National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove was directed by Sean Foley.
The main cast of National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove includes Steve Coogan, Giles Terera, John Hopkins.
National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove is originally in English.