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Where to watch The China Syndrome (1979)
The China Syndrome is streaming on Prime Video in 1 country, Telenet in 1 country and Filmin in 1 country, plus 5 more services. In the US, you can watch it on Prime Video. It isn't on a subscription service in the UK right now.
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.
Also available regionally
Telenet
Filmin
Molotov TV
Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel
SFR Play
U-NEXT
TOD TV
Quick answers
Is The China Syndrome on Netflix?
No. The China Syndrome isn't on Netflix in any country right now.
Is The China Syndrome on Prime Video?
Yes, The China Syndrome is on Prime Video in 1 country, including the US.
Is The China Syndrome on Disney+?
No. The China Syndrome isn't on Disney+ in any country right now.
Is The China Syndrome on Max?
No. The China Syndrome isn't on Max in any country right now.
Where can I watch The China Syndrome in the US?
In the US, The China Syndrome is streaming on Prime Video.
Where can I watch The China Syndrome in the UK?
The China Syndrome isn't on a subscription streaming service in the UK right now. It is streaming in other countries, listed below.
Where can I watch The China Syndrome in Canada?
The China Syndrome isn't on a subscription streaming service in Canada right now. It is streaming in other countries, listed below.
The China Syndrome at a glance
The China Syndrome has streaming listings in 59 countries. In 6 of those countries (10%), it's included with a subscription, so you can watch it without paying extra for that title.
Countries with the most ways to watch
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel and SFR Play |
Not on Netflix, Disney+, Max, Apple TV, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+ and Starz in any country we track.
Details
- Genre
- Drama, Thriller
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Director
- James Bridges
- Starring
- Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Scott Brady, James Hampton
- Language
- English
Last updated November 4, 2026.