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Chain Reaction (1996)

5.8/10 ยท 1,262 votes 1h 47m pg-13 ActionThrillerDramaScience-fiction

#84 of 95 films from 1996 #1881 of 2168 in action

Directed by Andrew Davis ยท Written by J.F. Lawton, Michael Bortman, Josh Friedman, Arne Schmidt

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Overview

At the University of Chicago, a research team that includes brilliant student machinist Eddie Kasalivich experiences a breakthrough: a stable form of fusion that may lead to a waste-free energy source. However, a private company wants to exploit the technology, so Kasalivich and physicist Dr. Lily Sinclair are framed for murder, and the fusion device is stolen. On the run from the FBI, they must recover the technology and exonerate themselves.

Cast

Keanu Reevesas Eddie Kasalivich
Morgan Freemanas Paul Shannon
Rachel Weiszas Dr. Lily Sinclair
Fred Wardas FBI Agent Leon Ford
Kevin Dunnas FBI Agent Doyle
Brian Coxas Lyman Earl Collier
Joanna Cassidyas Maggie McDermott
Chelcie Rossas Ed Rafferty
Nicholas Rudallas Dr. Alistair Barkley
Tzi Maas Lu Chen
Krzysztof Pieczyล„skias Lucasz Screbneski
Julie Pearlas Emily Pearl
Godfreyas Chidi Egbuna
Gene Bargeas James Washington

Facts

Release dateAugust 2, 1996
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$60,209,334 (1.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0115857

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Questions

How long is Chain Reaction?
Chain Reaction runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Chain Reaction worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 1,262 votes, which places it #84 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 13%) and #1881 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Chain Reaction?
Chain Reaction was directed by Andrew Davis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Fugitive (1993), The Guardian (2006), Holes (2003).
Who stars in Chain Reaction?
Keanu Reeves as Eddie Kasalivich; Morgan Freeman as Paul Shannon; Rachel Weisz as Dr. Lily Sinclair; Fred Ward as FBI Agent Leon Ford; Kevin Dunn as FBI Agent Doyle; Brian Cox as Lyman Earl Collier.
What is Chain Reaction rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Chain Reaction?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14594.

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