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The China Syndrome

Summary This thriller about the dangers of nuclear power arrived in theaters a mere thirteen days before the disaster at Three Mile Island. In it, a reporter finds what appears to be a cover-up of safety hazards at a California nuclear power plant.

The China Syndrome
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 16 Critic Reviews
must-see
81
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 23 User Ratings
7.9
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Summary This thriller about the dangers of nuclear power arrived in theaters a mere thirteen days before the disaster at Three Mile Island. In it, a reporter finds what appears to be a cover-up of safety hazards at a California nuclear power plant.

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 16 Critic Reviews
81
94% Positive
15 Reviews
6% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 16 Critic Reviews
81
94% Positive
15 Reviews
6% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 23 User Ratings
7.9
87% Positive
20 Ratings
13% Mixed
3 Ratings
0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 23 User Ratings
7.9
87% Positive
20 Ratings
13% Mixed
3 Ratings
0% Negative
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Production Company Columbia Pictures, IPC Films, Major Studio Partners
Release Date Mar 16, 1979
Duration 2 h 2 m
Rating PG
Tagline [From an early TV trailer for the film] The China Syndrome. It's not about China. It's about choices. Between honesty and ambition. Career and conscience. Responsibility and profit. The China Syndrome. Today, only a handful of people know what it means. On March 16, so will you.
Golden Globes, USA
5 Nominations
Academy Awards, USA
4 Nominations
BAFTA Awards
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations