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Chernobyl: Abyss

2021·Movie
2h 16min·PG
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–83%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, society, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The aftermath of a shocking explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power station made hundreds of people sacrifice their lives to clean up the site of the catastrophe and to successfully prevent an even bigger disaster that could have turned a large part of the European continent into an uninhabitable exclusion zone. This is their story.
Historical DisasterNuclear AccidentPolitical DramaHuman CostSacrificeTechnological CatastropheBleakIntense

Crew

Directed by:
Danila Kozlovsky, Anna Filippova, Alexey Smolyar
Written by:
Alexey Kazakov, Elena Ivanova
Produced by:
Danila Kozlovsky, Danila Kozlovsky, Alexander Rodnyansky
Composed by:
Aleksey Samodelko, Oleg Karpachev, Vexia

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Chernobyl: Abyss

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chernobyl: Abyss legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsXumo PlayTubi TV

Chernobyl: Abyss is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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 Chernobyl: Abyss worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chernobyl: Abyss rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Chernobyl: Abyss?

2 h 16 min

Chernobyl: Abyss runs 2 h 16 min.

Is Chernobyl: Abyss based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Was Chernobyl: Abyss a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$6 million

No. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 71% of its budget.

What language is Chernobyl: Abyss in?

RussianEnglish

It was made in Russian, with some English. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Chernobyl: Abyss?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chernobyl: Abyss in 112 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Chernobyl: Abyss use?

Artistic License – HistoryCreepy BasementNoodle IncidentDistant FinaleConscience Makes You Go BackCanary in a Coal MineTime SkipGet a Hold of Yourself, Man!Cigarette of AnxietyCut Phone LinesDrowning My SorrowsLight Is Not Goodand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Chernobyl: Abyss, including Artistic License – History, Creepy Basement, Noodle Incident.