
Rage
Seen it?1972 | 100 min | Drama, Thriller
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With mixed reviews and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone who likes life-or-death stakes every episode and anyone who loves trying to stay one step ahead. Life-and-death stakes, often at a run. Sits nicely alongside The China Syndrome or The Day After.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
An accidental nerve gas leak by the military kills not only a rancher's livestock, but also his son. When he tries to hold the military accountable for their actions, he runs up against a wall of silence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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The China SyndromeFriday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed conspiracy drama.
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Cast & crew
Directed by George C. Scott
- George C. ScottDan Charles Logan
- Richard BasehartDr. Roy Caldwell
- Martin SheenMaj. Holliford
- Barnard HughesDr. Spencer
- Nicolas BeauvyChris Logan
- Paul StevensCol. William Franklin
- Stephen YoungMajor Reintz
- Kenneth TobeyCol. Alan A. Nickerson
- Robert WaldenDr. Janeway
- William JordanMajor Cooper