Crisis (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2021, Crisis is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Nicholas Jarecki, running about 118 minutes. “Addiction is an industry.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three stories about the world of opioids collide: a drug trafficker arranges a multi-cartel Fentanyl smuggling operation between Canada and the U.S., an architect recovering from an OxyContin addiction tracks down the truth behind her son's involvement with narcotics, and a university professor battles unexpected revelations about his research employer, a drug company with deep government influence bringing a new "non-addictive" painkiller to market.
Who’s in it. Crisis stars Armie Hammer as Jake Kelly, Evangeline Lilly as Claire Reimann, Kid Cudi as Ben Walker and Greg Kinnear as Dean Talbot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Crisis has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crisis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crisis tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crisis (2021)?
- In US, Crisis is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crisis worth watching?
- Crisis holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crisis?
- Crisis stars Armie Hammer, Evangeline Lilly, Kid Cudi, Greg Kinnear and Gary Oldman.
- When was Crisis released?
- Crisis was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.