The Chain (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1984, The Chain is a comedy and drama film directed by Jack Gold, running about 92 minutes. “Your life in their vans.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Comedy featuring interweaving stories of seven households caught up in a property chain on moving day, each one dependent on the other.
Who’s in it. The Chain stars Warren Mitchell as Bamber, Bernard Hill as Nick, Leo McKern as Thomas and Denis Lawson as Keith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Chain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chain (1984)?
- In GB, The Chain is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chain worth watching?
- The Chain holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chain?
- The Chain stars Warren Mitchell, Bernard Hill, Leo McKern, Denis Lawson and David Troughton.
- When was The Chain released?
- The Chain was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.