Pripyat (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, Pripyat is a documentary film directed by Nikolaus Geyrhalter, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After the catastrophe in 1986, a 30-km restricted zone was erected around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, and 116,000 persons were evacuated from this area. Pripyat is a portrait of the people who still live and work there, and of those who have moved back. What is life like for these people, a life with the invisible and incomprehensible danger of radioactivity? How do they deal with the aftereffects of an accident which is claimed to be statistically improbable? Four protagonists tell their stories and provide a look at everyday life in “their“ zone.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Pripyat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pripyat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pripyat tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pripyat (1999)?
- In US, Pripyat is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pripyat worth watching?
- Pripyat holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Pripyat released?
- Pripyat was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.