Chernobyl Diaries (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2012, Chernobyl Diaries is a thriller and horror film directed by Bradley Parker, running about 88 minutes. “Experience the Fallout” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Chernobyl Diaries stars Jesse McCartney as Chris, Devin Kelley as Amanda, Jonathan Sadowski as Paul and Olivia Taylor Dudley as Natalie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Chernobyl Diaries has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $38.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chernobyl Diaries page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chernobyl Diaries tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chernobyl Diaries (2012)?
- In US, Chernobyl Diaries is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chernobyl Diaries worth watching?
- Chernobyl Diaries holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chernobyl Diaries?
- Chernobyl Diaries stars Jesse McCartney, Devin Kelley, Jonathan Sadowski, Olivia Taylor Dudley and Ingrid Bolsø Berdal.
- When was Chernobyl Diaries released?
- Chernobyl Diaries was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.