Chain Reaction (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Chain Reaction is a 1996 action thriller directed by Andrew Davis, starring Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz and Morgan Freeman. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $60.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Andrew Davis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Chain Reaction About?
The premise of Chain Reaction without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When global isolation takes hold, a single phone call triggers a devastating chain reaction, disrupting the life of an ordinary man. He finds himself caught in a dangerous spiral of escalating events, forced to confront a web of deception and fight for survival as the consequences of the initial call spiral out of control.
Chain Reaction Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder
- female scientist
- whistleblower
- on the run
- cold fusion
- fugitive
- reluctant hero
- frame up
- chicago illinois
- chase
- paranoia
- conspiracy
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- explosion
- secrecy
- langley virginia
- disaster
- cia central intelligence agency
- sustainable energy
- framed for a crime
- englishwoman abroad
- machinist
- physicist
- idealist
- suffocated with a plastic bag
- helicopter
- outrunning an explosion
- hovercraft
- exploding building
- laboratory
- hydrogen
- laser
- surprise ending
- man wears eyeglasses
- government conspiracy
- assasination
- top secret
- surveillance
- corporate espionage
- murder of a police officer
- computer
- museum
- secretary
- snow
- telephone booth
- shot to death
- gas
- gas stove
- freezing water
- natural history museum
- reference to the university of chicago
Where to Watch Chain Reaction
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Chain Reaction Cast
Keanu Reeves leads the cast, with Rachel Weisz and Morgan Freeman. Directed by Andrew Davis; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrew Davis
Also Starring in Chain Reaction
· 6 moreChain Reaction Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Chain Reaction 43 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 58% User score
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Chain Reaction Plot Summary
What happens in Chain Reaction from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Eddie Kasalivich (Keanu Reeves) is an aspiring machinist who is part of a dedicated team at the University of Chicago, working tirelessly to extract energy from water. Despite their persistent efforts, progress has been slow. However, a breakthrough occurs when Eddie, while tinkering at home, uncovers the method to effectively harness energy through burning hydrogen, with water as the only byproduct. The following day, he successfully demonstrates this innovation in the lab, prompting a celebratory gathering among the team.
Full summary
The whole story of Chain Reaction, scene by scene
Chain Reaction Box Office
Chain Reaction grossed $60.2 million worldwide. $21.2 million came from the US and Canada and $39 million (65%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$60.2M
- US & Canada
- $21.2M
- International
- $39M
Chain Reaction Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Chain Reaction (1996) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
How Well Do You Know Chain Reaction?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who discovers the secret to obtaining energy from burning hydrogen?
Cars in Chain Reaction
51 cars on screen, including the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1981 Dodge Ramcharger.
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1995 Ford Econoline Important role
Chain Reaction Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “Die Kettenreaktion” and “72 timmar kvar att leva”.
- Also known as
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- Die Kettenreaktion
- 72 timmar kvar att leva
- Dead Drop
- Kædereaktion
- 連鎖反應
- チェーン・リアクション
- Reacción en cadena
- Reação em Cadeia
- Verizna reakcija
- Верижна реакция
- Reakcja łańcuchowa
- Reacție în lanț
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- Reťazová reakcia
- Řetězová reakce
- Lančana reakcija
- Reazione a catena
- Tepki
- Ahelreaktsioon
- Außer Kontrolle
- Ketju Reaktio
- Ketjureaktio
- Efterlyst
- Poursuite
- Grandininė reakcija
- Perseguição Diabólica
- Láncreakció
- 连锁反应
- Αλυσιδωτή αντίδραση
- Réaction en chaîne
- Phản Ứng Nghịch Truyền
- Цепная реакция
- Kæde reaktion
- Ланчана реакција
- เร็วพลิกนรก
- Reacția în lanț
- תגובת שרשרת
- Ланцюгова реакція
- 체인 리액션
- Grandinine reakcija
- 連鎖反擊
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Chain Reaction FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Chain Reaction, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chain Reaction?
Chain Reaction runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Chain Reaction released?
Chain Reaction was released on August 2, 1996.
Who directed Chain Reaction?
Chain Reaction was directed by Andrew Davis.
More films by Andrew Davis Who is in the cast of Chain Reaction?
Chain Reaction stars Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz and Morgan Freeman, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Chain Reaction?
In the US, Chain Reaction is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Chain Reaction make at the box office?
Chain Reaction grossed $60.2 million worldwide ($21.2 million domestic, $39 million international).
How is Chain Reaction rated?
Chain Reaction has 43 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Chain Reaction have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Chain Reaction has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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