Crisis

A sober, multi-stranded thriller that interweaves personal grief with systemic corruption, demanding attention as it builds toward a somber resolution.

Directed by

Nicholas Jarecki

Genres

Thriller, Crime, Drama

Starring

Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer, Evangeline Lilly

Tagline

Addiction is an industry.

Overview

Three stories about the world of opioids collide: a drug trafficker arranges a multi-cartel Fentanyl smuggling operation between Canada and the U.S., an architect recovering from an OxyContin addiction tracks down the truth behind her son's involvement with narcotics, and a university professor battles unexpected revelations about his research employer, a drug company with deep government influence bringing a new "non-addictive" painkiller to market.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Addiction, corruption, grief, justice

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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