7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The China Syndrome (1979)
The China Syndrome (1979)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central critique of corporate negligence in the nuclear power industry and its advocacy for whistleblowing and media exposure to ensure public safety strongly align with progressive concerns for environmental protection and corporate accountability.
The film features a predominantly white cast in its main roles, consistent with traditional casting practices from its release era. The narrative primarily addresses themes of corporate accountability and nuclear safety, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The China Syndrome does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely dedicated to a thriller plot involving a nuclear power plant incident and the subsequent media and corporate responses, making the portrayal N/A.
The film "The China Syndrome" is a thriller focused on a nuclear power plant incident and media ethics. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, thus the portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The China Syndrome is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been swapped.
The China Syndrome is an original screenplay from 1979, not an adaptation of prior source material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this film, thus lacking any pre-existing canonical or historical racial identity to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.8
8.1
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