Chain Reaction
Originally released in 1996. Chain Reaction is a thriller/action film. directed by Andrew Davis.
Starring Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, and Rachel Weisz
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 2, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (1,165 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$60.2M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Keanu Reeves
as Eddie Kasalivich
Morgan Freeman
as Paul Shannon
Rachel Weisz
as Dr. Lily Sinclair
Fred Ward
as FBI Agent Leon Ford
Kevin Dunn
as FBI Agent Doyle
Brian Cox
as Lyman Earl Collier
Joanna Cassidy
as Maggie McDermott
Chelcie Ross
as Ed Rafferty
Nicholas Rudall
as Dr. Alistair Barkley
Tzi Ma
as Lu Chen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $60,209,334
Production Companies
- Chicago Pacific Entertainment
- 20th Century Fox
- The Zanuck Company
- 3 Arts Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chain Reaction about?
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 sou...
Who directed Chain Reaction?
Chain Reaction was directed by Andrew Davis.
How long is Chain Reaction?
Chain Reaction has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Chain Reaction released?
Chain Reaction was released on August 2, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chain Reaction?
The main cast of Chain Reaction includes Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, Rachel Weisz, Fred Ward, Kevin Dunn.
Is Chain Reaction worth watching?
Chain Reaction has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 1,165 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.