Chernobyl (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 8.7
Released in 2019, Chernobyl is a drama series. “What is the cost of lies?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history: the catastrophic nuclear accident at Chernobyl. A tale of the brave men and women who sacrificed to save Europe from unimaginable disaster.
Who’s in it. Chernobyl stars Jared Harris as Valery Legasov, Stellan Skarsgård as Boris Shcherbina, Emily Watson as Ulana Khomyuk and Paul Ritter as Anatoly Dyatlov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Chernobyl sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Chernobyl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chernobyl tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Stranger Things.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chernobyl (2019)?
- In US, Chernobyl is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Chernobyl worth watching?
- Chernobyl holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chernobyl?
- Chernobyl stars Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson, Paul Ritter and Jessie Buckley.
- When was Chernobyl released?
- Chernobyl was released in 2019.