Acceptable Risks (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Acceptable Risks is a drama and tv movie film directed by Rick Wallace, running about 92 minutes. “A disaster beyond imagination... and they said it could never happen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The manager of a chemical plant and a city manager rise up against their respective bosses to keep a town safe in this ecologically conscientious made-for-TV disaster film. It all begins when the owners of Citichem order the plant manager to enact dangerous cost cuts that compromise the safety of the plant. He protests, but it is to no avail and a worker dies. At the same time, the city manager tries to warn the people that a deadly disaster is imminent, but he ends up gagged by the local politicians. Meanwhile, just when the community is at its most unprepared, a melt-down occurs and the town is drenched in deadly chemicals.
Who’s in it. Acceptable Risks stars Brian Dennehy as Don Sheppard, Kenneth McMillan as Wes Boggs, Christine Ebersole as Lee Snyder and Beah Richards as Sally Framm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Acceptable Risks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Acceptable Risks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Acceptable Risks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Acceptable Risks (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Acceptable Risks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Acceptable Risks worth watching?
- Acceptable Risks holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Acceptable Risks?
- Acceptable Risks stars Brian Dennehy, Kenneth McMillan, Christine Ebersole, Beah Richards and Richard Gilliland.
- When was Acceptable Risks released?
- Acceptable Risks was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.