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Chernobyl: Abyss

2021·Movie
2h 16min·PG
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–83%

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Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Chernobyl: Abyss

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Where can I stream Chernobyl: Abyss legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

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.

Will Chernobyl: Abyss make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare. The humor is mostly dark humor.

Is Chernobyl: Abyss plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch Chernobyl: Abyss?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Chernobyl: Abyss good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. There's little romance in it.

Will Chernobyl: Abyss scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Barely. The scares are mild. It's tense rather than scary.

Will I feel good after watching Chernobyl: Abyss?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

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 114 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.