Where to watch The China Syndrome(1979)
In the United States, The China Syndrome is available to stream on Prime Video. It's also free on The Roku Channel and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The China Syndrome
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Prime Video
Free
The Roku Channel
Fawesome
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The China Syndrome plot summary
People who know the meaning of "The China Syndrome" are scared... Soon you will know.
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.
Details
- Release date
- March 16, 1979
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Directed by
- James Bridges
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 544 votes
The China Syndrome trailer
Cast
Jane FondaKimberly Wells
Michael DouglasRichard Adams
Jack LemmonJack Godell
Scott BradyHerman De Young
James HamptonBill Gibson
Peter DonatDon Jacovich
Wilford BrimleyTed Spindler
Richard HerdEvan McCormack- Daniel ValdezHector Salas
- Stan BohrmanPete Martin
FAQ
Where can I watch The China Syndrome?
In the United States, The China Syndrome is available to stream on Prime Video. It's also free on The Roku Channel and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The China Syndrome?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The China Syndrome?
The China Syndrome runs 2h 2m (122 minutes).
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