Chain Reaction
1996 • 107 min • Thriller · Action · Science Fiction
Synopsis
At the University of Chicago, a research team that includes brilliant student machinist Eddie Kasalivich experiences a breakthrough: a stable form of fusion that may lead to a waste-free energy source. However, a private company wants to exploit the technology, so Kasalivich and physicist Dr. Lily Sinclair are framed for murder, and the fusion device is stolen. On the run from the FBI, they must recover the technology and exonerate themselves.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 58 Audience · 1243 · 100%
Two young scientists are framed for murder and on the run after their groundbreaking clean energy research is stolen. They race against time to expose a conspiracy, recover the technology, and clear their names while being pursued by the FBI.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Action violence with explosions and chases
- Characters are frequently in peril
- Themes of conspiracy and betrayal
What it models well
- Perseverance against injustice
- Importance of scientific ethics
- Teamwork and trust
Talk about it after
- What would you do if you were wrongly accused?
- The ethics of scientific discovery and its applications
- How to verify information and trust your instincts
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Top billed cast
Director: Andrew Davis • Crew: Michael Bortman, J.F. Lawton, Arne Schmidt, Rick Seaman, Josh Friedman
Trailers & clips
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.8/10 (1,243)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Box office
- $60,209,334
- IMDb
- tt0115857
