The China Syndrome (1979): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists YouTube TV. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Jane Fonda as Kimberly Wells; Michael Douglas as Richard Adams; Jack Lemmon as Jack Godell; Scott Brady as Herman De Young; James Hampton as Bill Gibson; Peter Donat as Don Jacovich; Wilford Brimley as Ted Spindler; Richard Herd as Evan McCormack
About The China Syndrome
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The China Syndrome?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists YouTube TV. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The China Syndrome?
Jane Fonda as Kimberly Wells; Michael Douglas as Richard Adams; Jack Lemmon as Jack Godell; Scott Brady as Herman De Young; James Hampton as Bill Gibson; Peter Donat as Don Jacovich; Wilford Brimley as Ted Spindler; Richard Herd as Evan McCormack
Is this The China Syndrome guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



