The China Syndrome poster
Where to stream

The China Syndrome

7.119792h 2mPGMovieDramaThriller

While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, opportunistic reporter Kimberly Wells witnesses an accident at a nuclear power plant. Wells is determined to publicize the incident, but soon finds herself entangled in a…

DirectorJames Bridges
WritersMike Gray·T.S. Cook
ProducersMichael Douglas·Bruce Gilbert

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsThe Roku ChannelThe Roku Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by James Bridges

JFJane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Kimberly Wells
MDMichael Douglas
Michael Douglas
Richard Adams
JLJack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon
Jack Godell
SBScott Brady
Scott Brady
Herman De Young
JHJames Hampton
James Hampton
Bill Gibson
PDPeter Donat
Peter Donat
Don Jacovich
WBWilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley
Ted Spindler
RHRichard Herd
Richard Herd
Evan McCormack
DV
Daniel Valdez
Hector Salas
SB
Stan Bohrman
Pete Martin
JKJames Karen
James Karen
Mac Churchill
MAMichael Alaimo
Michael Alaimo
Greg Minor

More from Jane Fonda · Lead actress

The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989 · 8.0
Grace and Frankie
Grace and Frankie
2015 · 7.7
The Newsroom
The Newsroom
2012 · 8.1
Luck
Luck
2022 · 7.8
The Comeback
The Comeback
2005 · 7.3
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
2023 · 7.1
Nine to Five
Nine to Five
1980 · 7.0
Youth
Youth
2015 · 6.9
Monster-in-Law
Monster-in-Law
2005 · 6.2
This Is Where I Leave You
This Is Where I Leave You
2014 · 6.6
See all fromJane Fonda

More from Michael Douglas · Co-star actor

Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame
2019 · 8.2
Will & Grace
Will & Grace
1998 · 6.9
What If...?
What If...?
2021 · 8.0
Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
2012 · 6.5
Ant-Man
Ant-Man
2015 · 7.1
The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
1972 · 7.1
The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
1965 · 5.6
Marvel Studios Legends
Marvel Studios Legends
2021 · 7.4
Basic Instinct
Basic Instinct
1992 · 6.9
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Ant-Man and the Wasp
2018 · 6.9
See all fromMichael Douglas

More from James Bridges · Director

Bright Lights, Big City
Bright Lights, Big City
1988 · 5.7
Urban Cowboy
Urban Cowboy
1980 · 6.5
Perfect
Perfect
1985 · 5.6
The Paper Chase
The Paper Chase
1973 · 6.8
Mike's Murder
Mike's Murder
1984 · 5.4
The Baby Maker
The Baby Maker
1970 · 6.2
September 30, 1955
September 30, 1955
1977 · 6.8
See all fromJames Bridges

More like this

Silkwood
Silkwood
1983 · 6.9
Sound of My Voice
Sound of My Voice
2011 · 6.3
The Peacemaker
The Peacemaker
1997 · 6.1
Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction
1996 · 5.8
Night Moves
Night Moves
2014 · 5.9
The Parallax View
The Parallax View
1974 · 6.8
The Commuter
The Commuter
2018 · 6.4
The Towering Inferno
The Towering Inferno
1974 · 7.0
The Devil's Double
The Devil's Double
2011 · 6.7
Watchmen: Chapter II
Watchmen: Chapter II
2024 · 7.4
Miracle at St. Anna
Miracle at St. Anna
2008 · 6.1
Angels & Demons
Angels & Demons
2009 · 6.7

The China Syndrome — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The China Syndrome?

The China Syndrome is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The China Syndrome on Netflix?

No, The China Syndrome is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and The Roku Channel.

Is The China Syndrome on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The China Syndrome is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The China Syndrome for free?

The China Syndrome is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in United States.