Chain Reaction (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1996, Chain Reaction is an action, thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Andrew Davis, running about 107 minutes. “On the run” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two researchers in a green alternative energy project forced on the run when they are framed for murder and treason.
Who’s in it. Chain Reaction stars Keanu Reeves as Eddie Kasalivich, Morgan Freeman as Paul Shannon, Rachel Weisz as Dr. Lily Sinclair and Fred Ward as FBI Agent Leon Ford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Chain Reaction has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $60.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chain Reaction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chain Reaction tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chain Reaction (1996)?
- In US, Chain Reaction is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chain Reaction worth watching?
- Chain Reaction holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chain Reaction?
- Chain Reaction stars Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, Rachel Weisz, Fred Ward and Kevin Dunn.
- When was Chain Reaction released?
- Chain Reaction was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.