Chain Reaction

1996·Movie
1h 47min·PG-13

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Wonder4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

At the University of Chicago, a research team that includes brilliant student machinist Eddie Kasalivich experiences a breakthrough: a stable form of fusion that may lead to a waste-free energy source. However, a private company wants to exploit the technology, so Kasalivich and physicist Dr. Lily Sinclair are framed for murder, and the fusion device is stolen. On the run from the FBI, they must recover the technology and exonerate themselves.
Conspiracy ThrillerOn the RunFramed for MurderScientific DiscoveryHigh-Stakes ChaseGovernment ConspiracyAction-PackedCat and Mouse

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Questions about Chain Reaction

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Where can I stream Chain Reaction legally?

Chain Reaction is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Chain Reaction worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chain Reaction rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Chain Reaction?

1 h 47 min

Chain Reaction runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chain Reaction?

Critics43
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Chain Reaction higher (58) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Chain Reaction a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$60 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $60 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is Chain Reaction in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Chain Reaction?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chain Reaction in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Chain Reaction use?

Ax-CrazyNo OSHA ComplianceBlack SiteYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessThe MoleArtistic License – PhysicsOrgy of EvidenceReasonable Authority FigureInformation Wants to Be FreeShout-OutFrame-UpGas-Cylinder Rocketand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Chain Reaction, including Ax-Crazy, No OSHA Compliance, Black Site.

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