Crisis

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Crisis

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Released Feb 26, 2021

1h 59m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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A drug trafficker arranges a multi-cartel Fentanyl smuggling operation. An architect recovering from an Oxycodone addiction tracks down the truth behind her son's disappearance. A university professor battles unexpected revelations about his employer, a pharmaceutical company bringing a new "non-addictive" painkiller to market. Set against the backdrop of the opioid epidemic, their stories collide in this dramatic thriller from writer/director Nicholas Jarecki (Arbitrage).

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Critics Consensus

With its serious-minded story, Crisis aims higher than many crime thrillers -- but uneven acting and a spotty script mean the end result falls short of its goals.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

I enjoyed Crisis. The performances are first rate and the tension builds throughout to a climax and then an aftermath.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 26, 2021

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

It's a union of crime and politics of the kind that you might expect to find on one of the streaming services, but it's given extra heft by its broad canvas and ambitious segues.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 25, 2021

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

For all of its good intentions, the generic Crisis isn't showing us anything new.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 19, 2021

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Nadine Whitney

Mr. Movie's Film Blog

A relatively second-rate script and lackluster direction on Jarecki’s part leaves the film a sadly less than riveting experience.

Sep 17, 2023

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Abhishek Srivastava

The Times of India

While Crisis falls short of its potential, it's not a complete failure - it simply needed more attention to the story development.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 27, 2023

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Alex Behan

The Post NZ

Ultimately, it's hard to get emotionally invested with these thinly written characters.

Dec 17, 2021

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Tammie

I thought the acting was great and I enjoyed the two overlapping stories of the mom and the DEA agent and the related story of the professor's challenges with pharma and university funding.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/17/21

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Les N

That's about fair, not a great movie. Just kept me interested.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/21/25

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Rosana B

Um adorável filme de suspense policial, com as maravilhosas Evangeline Lilly e Michelle Rodriguez, amo... Tendo como motriz dos pontos de ligação as drogas em voga, oxicodona e a metadona, e um nova droga fictícia, oscilando entre a dramaticidade que as drogas causam aos seus dependentes, a máfia do setor farmacêutico e a luta dos policiais infiltrados e informantes, tudo bem alinhando ofertando um ótimo entretenimento, nessa excelente, porém modesta e pouco badalada produção...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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J L

Lily and Oldman carry this flick with their seasoned talent and depth of characters portrayed. However, this script begun to languish and drag mid length and never quite recovers. Great topic to explore and the exposure of corporate greed at any cost, and yet, the writer fails to keep the audience captivated or interested. Perhaps more time for the characters to unfold would have cured this defect, as well as tightening 3 stories interwoven into one to be more prevalent to the viewer in it's execution.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/20/24

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Toni A

“Crisis” emerges as a compelling cinematic piece, distinguished by its exemplary acting and narrative depth. The film artfully navigates the complexities of its somber theme, delivering a poignant reflection on the stark realities we face. Its ability to intertwine sorrow with the faintest glimmers of hope lends it a bittersweet resonance that lingers with the audience. A commendable work that adeptly captures the essence of its subject matter.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/24/24

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K B

The main DEA officer says "f**k" every sentence. It's overly forced & he's the worst actor in the movie. Besides him it would've been a great movie.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/21/24

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Armie Hammer

Jake Kahane

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Greg Kinnear

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Michelle Rodriguez

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Synopsis

A drug trafficker arranges a multi-cartel Fentanyl smuggling operation. An architect recovering from an Oxycodone addiction tracks down the truth behind her son's disappearance. A university professor battles unexpected revelations about his employer, a pharmaceutical company bringing a new "non-addictive" painkiller to market. Set against the backdrop of the opioid epidemic, their stories collide in this dramatic thriller from writer/director Nicholas Jarecki (Arbitrage).

Director: Nicholas Jarecki
Producer: Cassian Elwes, Nicholas Jarecki
Screenwriter: Nicholas Jarecki
Distributor: Quiver Distribution
Production Co: Green Room Films, Burn Later Productions, Matisse Pictures, Tuesday Films, Paradise City Films, Construction Film, Les Productions LOD, Bideford Productions
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Content|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 26, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 5, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $409.4K
Runtime: 1h 59m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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