American Meltdown (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2004, American Meltdown is a thriller and drama film directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, running about 120 minutes. “Terrorists didn't have to build a nuclear weapon... we built it for them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The telefilm centers on a present-day nuclear plant disaster and its aftermath.
Who’s in it. American Meltdown stars Bruce Greenwood as Agent Tom Shea, Leslie Hope as Zoe Cox, Adrian Holmes as Agent Charlie Jansen and Arnold Vosloo as Khalid / Sands, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, American Meltdown has proved divisive with audiences.
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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Meltdown page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Meltdown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Meltdown (2004)?
- In US, American Meltdown is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Meltdown worth watching?
- American Meltdown holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Meltdown?
- American Meltdown stars Bruce Greenwood, Leslie Hope, Adrian Holmes, Arnold Vosloo and James Remar.
- When was American Meltdown released?
- American Meltdown was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.