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The China Syndrome

The China Syndrome (1979) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
71

Ready to watch 'The China Syndrome' on your favorite screen? Below, you’ll find ways to watch including rental, purchase, and subscription options, so you can start watching sooner. In the US, you can currently rent, buy, or stream 'The China Syndrome' via subscription on Apple TV Store, Microsoft Store, Google Play Movies, Prime Video, YouTube.

Here are a few key highlights to round things out about the Columbia Pictures, IPC Films drama flick. The China Syndrome starring Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Scott Brady has a PG rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 2 min. The release date of the movie is March 16th, 1979. The movie received a user score of 71/100 on TMDb, which is informed by reviews from 509 engaged users.

Let’s set the scene for you... Here's the plot: "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."

'The China Syndrome' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on March 16th, 1979 - Buy The China Syndrome Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting May 25th, 1999 - Buy The China Syndrome DVD

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