The Chain (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film
Released in 2023, The Chain is a thriller film directed by Edgar Wright.
What it’s about. On a morning like any other, Rachel drops her daughter Kylie at the bus stop and continues with her day. But a phone call from an unknown number changes everything. A woman on the line informs her that she has Kylie bound and gagged in her back seat, and the only way Rachel will see her again is to follow her instructions exactly: pay a ransom, and find another child to abduct. This is no ordinary kidnapping: the caller is a mother herself, whose son has been taken, and if Rachel doesn't do as she's told, the boy will die. Rachel is now part of The Chain, a scheme that turns victims into criminals—and is making someone else very rich in the process. The rules are simple, the moral challenges impossible; find the money fast, find your victim, and then commit an act you'd have thought yourself incapable of just 24 hours ago. But what the masterminds behind The Chain know is that parents will do anything for their children... and it turns out that kidnapping is only the beginning.
Who’s in it. The Chain stars Scarlett Johansson as Rachel Klein O’Neill.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chain tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chain (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Chain?
- The Chain stars Scarlett Johansson.
- When was The Chain released?
- The Chain was released in 2023.