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Chernobyl Diaries

2012·Movie
1h 28min·R
IMDb5.1Metacritic324.9Rotten Tomatoes19%28%

Where to watch

Hoopla

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Chernobyl Diaries fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Scare8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Ten years ago, the Ukrainian government let tourists visit the area around Chernobyl. They said it was safe...it wasn't.

A group of six tourists looking to go off the beaten path, hire an 'extreme tour guide' who, ignoring warnings, takes them into the city of Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, but now a deserted town since the disaster more than 25 years earlier. After a brief exploration of the abandoned city, the group members find themselves stranded, only to discover that they are not alone.
Nuclear TourismPost-Apocalyptic HorrorSurvival ThrillerCreature FeatureFound Footage StyleClaustrophobic AtmosphereEnvironmental DisasterEscapist Entertainment

Crew

Directed by:
Bradley Parker, Sean Guest, Bogi Móricz
Written by:
Shane van Dyke, Oren Peli, Oren Peli
Produced by:
Oren Peli, Terri Taylor, Sarah Domeier Lindo
Composed by:
George Drakoulias, Lisa J. Levine, Trevor Gates

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Chernobyl Diaries

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Where can I stream Chernobyl Diaries legally?

Hoopla

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. 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 Diaries worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chernobyl Diaries rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Chernobyl Diaries?

1 h 28 min

Chernobyl Diaries runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chernobyl Diaries?

Critics26
Audiences43

Not quite. Audiences rate Chernobyl Diaries higher (43) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Chernobyl Diaries a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$38 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $38 million worldwide, 38.4 times its budget.

What language is Chernobyl Diaries in?

EnglishRussianItalianUkrainian

It was made in English, with some Russian, Italian, Ukrainian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Chernobyl Diaries?

44ARATAUBEBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDKEC+30

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chernobyl Diaries in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Chernobyl Diaries use?

Dwindling PartyLast StandSole SurvivorThe Backwards ЯFinal GirlArtistic License – HistoryCruel and Unusual DeathFound Footage"The Reason You Suck" SpeechBlatant LiesGenre MashupBig Brother Instinctand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Chernobyl Diaries, including Dwindling Party, Last Stand, Sole Survivor.