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The China Syndrome (1979): movie guide
The China Syndrome (1979) is a Drama, Thriller running about 122 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.1/10 from 552 votes. Notable cast includes Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Scott Brady. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1979-03-16
- Runtime: 122 min
- TMDB: 7.1/10
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1979-03-16
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What is The China Syndrome about?
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 sinister conspiracy to keep the full impact of the incident a secret.
Cast highlights
The China Syndrome features Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Scott Brady, James Hampton, Peter Donat. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1979-03-16. Runtime: 122 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (552 votes). Genres: Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The China Syndrome on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The China Syndrome?
- The China Syndrome is listed as Drama, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is The China Syndrome?
- The China Syndrome runs about 122 minutes.
- Who stars in The China Syndrome?
- Cast highlights include Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Scott Brady, James Hampton, Peter Donat.
- Does Cinema Box stream The China Syndrome?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The China Syndrome?
- Open the The China Syndrome page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
