The China Syndrome (1979)

People who know the meaning of "The China Syndrome" are scared... Soon you will know.

122 min★ 7.4 · 36,373 votes

• Drama
• Thriller

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.

Release date

February 21, 1980

Country of origin

United States

Budget

$5,900,000

Box office

$51,718,367