The verdict
There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is not currently playing in Hong Kong cinemas. 130 minutes.
What to expect
Sean Foley directs this National Theatre Live recording, with Steve Coogan playing multiple roles including the title character. The stage adaptation of Kubrick's cold-war satire runs 130 minutes and leans on quick-change theatricality and deadpan delivery rather than cinematic scale. It screens once in Hong Kong on 10 October 2026 at selected cinemas, as a standard digital projection. Certificate is not yet confirmed. The performance is in English; Chinese subtitles are typical for NT Live broadcasts here.
Cast
- Steve Coogan
Crew
- Director Sean Foley
Common questions
- How long is the runtime?
- 130 minutes. Whether that includes an interval is not specified.
- What is the certificate and language?
- Certificate is not yet confirmed. The performance is in English; Chinese subtitles are typically provided for NT Live broadcasts in Hong Kong.
- Is this suitable for children?
- Given the satirical treatment of nuclear war and likely adult language, it is probably not suitable for young children. Check the final certificate when it is announced.
- Is it showing in IMAX or other premium formats?
- No. It is a standard NT Live digital projection; no IMAX or premium large-format screenings are listed.
