The China Syndrome

Name: The China Syndrome
Released: 1979-03-16
Rating: 7.127

7.1/10 (537)

·1979· 122 min

Director: James Bridges

"People who know the meaning of "The China Syndrome" are scared... Soon you will know."

While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, opportunistic reporter Kimberly Wells witnesses an accident at a nuclear power plant. Wells is determined to publicize the incident, but soon finds herself entangled in a sinister conspiracy to keep the full impact of the incident a secret.

Where to Watch

Amazon Prime Video

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Trailer

Cast

Jane Fonda

Kimberly Wells

Michael Douglas

Richard Adams

Jack Lemmon

Jack Godell

Scott Brady

Herman De Young

James Hampton

Bill Gibson

Peter Donat

Don Jacovich

Wilford Brimley

Ted Spindler

Richard Herd

Evan McCormack

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Daniel Valdez

Hector Salas

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Stan Bohrman

Pete Martin

James Karen

Mac Churchill

Michael Alaimo

Greg Minor

In brief

The China Syndrome (1979) is a drama, thriller film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 537 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 2min. You can stream it on: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The China Syndrome online?

The China Syndrome is available on the following streaming services: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The China Syndrome?

The China Syndrome runs 122 minutes (2h 2min).

What rating does The China Syndrome have?

The China Syndrome has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 537 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The China Syndrome from?

The China Syndrome was released in 1979.