Radioactive Dreams_
"Meet Phillip and Marlowe, the post-nuclear private eyes. They're looking for good times and fast women. Their first case could be the world's last."
After an atomic war Phillip Hammer and Marlowe Chandler have spent 15 years on their own in an bunker, stuffed with junk from the 40s and old detective novels. Now, 19 years old, they leave their shelter to find a world full of mutants, freaks and cannibals. They become famous detectives in the struggle for the two keys that could fire the last nuclear weapon.
Starring
John Stockwell, Michael Dudikoff, Lisa Blount
Box Office
$7.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Radioactive Dreams earned $7.0M worldwide on a $3.0M budget — a 133% return on investment.
Year context
Radioactive Dreams was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Radioactive Dreams is a Science Fiction, Action, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (20)
John Stockwell
Phillip Chandler
Michael Dudikoff
Marlowe Hammer
Lisa Blount
Miles Archer
George Kennedy
Spade Chandler
Don Murray
Dash Hammer
Michele Little
Rusty Mars
Norbert Weisser
Sternwood
PK
Paul Keller Galan
Harold
Demian Slade
Chester
CA
Christian Andrews
Brick Bardo
Hilary Shepard
Biker Leader
SS
Sue Saad
Punk District Singer
RA
Robin Arcuri
Jennifer
DS
Dana Sue Collins
Leader of the Heavy Metal Rockers (uncredited)
GF
Glory Fioramonti
Biker #2
EM
Eve Muller
Hippie Chick
Reni Santoni
'Red' Hairstylist
SW
Smith Wordes
Dancer (uncredited)
JY
Jeff Yesko
Mutant Janitor (uncredited)
KM
Kimberly McKillip
Sadie - Hippie Chick
BOX OFFICE
$3.0M
Budget
$7.0M
Revenue
+133%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (44 votes)
Budget
$3,000,000
Box Office
$7,000,000
Profit
+$4,000,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Radioactive Dreams about?
After an atomic war Phillip Hammer and Marlowe Chandler have spent 15 years on their own in an bunker, stuffed with junk from the 40s and old detective novels. Now, 19 years old, they leave their shelter to find a world full of mutants, freaks and cannibals. They become famous detectives in the struggle for the two keys that could fire the last nuclear weapon.
How long is Radioactive Dreams?
Radioactive Dreams has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Radioactive Dreams?
The cast of Radioactive Dreams includes John Stockwell, Michael Dudikoff, Lisa Blount, George Kennedy, Don Murray.
How much did Radioactive Dreams make at the box office?
Radioactive Dreams earned $7,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $3,000,000.
What is the rating of Radioactive Dreams?
Radioactive Dreams has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 44 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Science Fiction
Action
Adventure
Comedy