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Chernobyl

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20192019
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 5h 30m
IMDb RATING
9.4/10
696K
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POPULARITY
184
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Chernobyl (2019)
"Chernobyl" dramatizes the story of the 1986 accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, Soviet Union, one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history, and the sacrifices made to save Europe from the unimaginable disaster. "Chernobyl" premieres May 6 on HBO.
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In April 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics becomes one of the world's worst man-made catastrophes.In April 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics becomes one of the world's worst man-made catastrophes.In April 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics becomes one of the world's worst man-made catastrophes.

IMDb RATING
9.4/10
696K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
184
12
  • Creator
    • Craig Mazin
  • Stars
    • Jessie Buckley
    • Jared Harris
    • Stellan Skarsgård
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Craig Mazin
  • Stars
    • Jessie Buckley
    • Jared Harris
    • Stellan Skarsgård
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3.4KUser reviews
    • 104Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #5
    • Won 10 Primetime Emmys
      • 85 wins & 59 nominations total

    Episodes5

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    1 Season
    2019

    Videos28

    The Emmy-Nominated Jared Harris Takes Us Behind the Scenes of "Chernobyl"
    Full Episode 2:57
    The Emmy-Nominated Jared Harris Takes Us Behind the Scenes of "Chernobyl"
    "Chernobyl" Star Jared Harris Has Never Seen 'Dirty Dancing'
    Full Episode 3:17
    "Chernobyl" Star Jared Harris Has Never Seen 'Dirty Dancing'
    How "Chernobyl" Splits Atomic Facts from Fiction
    Clip 3:38
    How "Chernobyl" Splits Atomic Facts from Fiction
    After Devastation of "Chernobyl," What to Watch Next
    Clip 3:54
    After Devastation of "Chernobyl," What to Watch Next
    Chernobyl: An Inside Look At The Happiness Of All Mankind
    Clip 3:23
    Chernobyl: An Inside Look At The Happiness Of All Mankind
    Jared Harris of "Chernobyl": "No Small Parts"
    Clip 3:14
    Jared Harris of "Chernobyl": "No Small Parts"
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:28
    Official Trailer
    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 0:56
    Teaser Trailer
    Chernobyl: Vichnaya Pamyat
    Trailer 0:59
    Chernobyl: Vichnaya Pamyat
    Chernobyl: The Happiness Of All Mankind
    Trailer 0:43
    Chernobyl: The Happiness Of All Mankind
    Chernobyl: Season 1
    Trailer 0:59
    Chernobyl: Season 1
    Chernobyl: Here We Are
    Trailer 0:46
    Chernobyl: Here We Are

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    Stellan Skarsgård in Chernobyl (2019)
    Emily Watson in Chernobyl (2019)
    Jared Harris in Chernobyl (2019)
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    Jessie Buckley at an event for Chernobyl (2019)
    Johan Renck at an event for Chernobyl (2019)
    Stellan Skarsgård at an event for Chernobyl (2019)
    Emily Watson at an event for Chernobyl (2019)
    Jared Harris at an event for Chernobyl (2019)
    Stellan Skarsgård at an event for Chernobyl (2019)
    Emily Watson at an event for Chernobyl (2019)
    Chernobyl (2019)

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    Jessie Buckley
    Jessie Buckley
    • Lyudmilla Ignatenkoas Lyudmilla Ignatenko
    5 episodes5 eps • 2019
    Jared Harris
    Jared Harris
    • Valery Legasovas Valery Legasov
    5 episodes5 eps • 2019
    Stellan Skarsgård
    Stellan Skarsgård
    • Boris Shcherbinaas Boris Shcherbina
    5 episodes5 eps • 2019
    Adam Nagaitis
    Adam Nagaitis
    • Vasily Ignatenkoas Vasily Ignatenko
    4 episodes4 eps • 2019
    Emily Watson
    Emily Watson
    • Ulana Khomyukas Ulana Khomyuk
    4 episodes4 eps • 2019
    Paul Ritter
    Paul Ritter
    • Anatoly Dyatlovas Anatoly Dyatlov
    4 episodes4 eps • 2019
    Robert Emms
    Robert Emms
    • Leonid Toptunovas Leonid Toptunov
    4 episodes4 eps • 2019
    Sam Troughton
    Sam Troughton
    • Alexandr Akimovas Alexandr Akimov
    4 episodes4 eps • 2019
    Karl Davies
    Karl Davies
    • Viktor Proskuryakovas Viktor Proskuryakov
    3 episodes3 eps • 2019
    Michael Socha
    Michael Socha
    • Mikhailas Mikhail
    3 episodes3 eps • 2019
    Laura Elphinstone
    Laura Elphinstone
    • Oksanaas Oksana
    3 episodes3 eps • 2019
    Jan Ricica
    • Oksana's Kidas Oksana's Kid
    3 episodes3 eps • 2019
    Adrian Rawlins
    Adrian Rawlins
    • Nikolai Fominas Nikolai Fomin
    3 episodes3 eps • 2019
    Alan Williams
    Alan Williams
    • KGB Chairman Charkovas KGB Chairman Charkov
    3 episodes3 eps • 2019
    Con O'Neill
    Con O'Neill
    • Viktor Bryukhanovas Viktor Bryukhanov
    3 episodes3 eps • 2019
    Douggie McMeekin
    Douggie McMeekin
    • Yuvchenkoas Yuvchenko
    2 episodes2 eps • 2019
    Nadia Clifford
    • Dr. Svetlana Zinchenkoas Dr. Svetlana Zinchenko
    2 episodes2 eps • 2019
    David Dencik
    David Dencik
    • Mikhail Gorbachevas Mikhail Gorbachev
    2 episodes2 eps • 2019
    • Creator
      • Craig Mazin
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    The Rise of Stellan Skarsgård

    The Rise of Stellan Skarsgård

    Stellan Skarsgård, known for his performances in the Pirates franchise, and the MCU films, stars in the HBO miniseries "Chernobyl." What other roles has he played?
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    Storyline

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    In April 1986, a huge explosion erupted at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in northern Ukraine. This series follows the stories of the men and women, who tried to contain the disaster, as well as those who gave their lives preventing a subsequent and worse one.
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    • radiation
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    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
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    • Trivia
      Initial filming started on May 13, 2018, in Fabijoniskes, a residential district in Vilnius, Lithuania, which was used to portray the Ukrainian city of Pripyat, since the district maintained an authentic Soviet atmosphere. At the end of March, production moved to Visaginas, Lithuania, to shoot both the exterior and interior of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant, a decommissioned nuclear power station that is sometimes referred to as "Chernobyl's sister" due to its visual resemblance and the nuclear reactor design used at both Chernobyl and Ignalina (RBMK nuclear power reactor).
    • Goofs
      People refer to each other in the form "Comrade-surname," which is inappropriate among colleagues. Dyatlov's subordinates would have called him "Dyatlov" among themselves and "Anatoly Stepanovich" (his first name and patronymic) when addressing him directly, rather than "Comrade Dyatlov." However, it is likely the writers decided against using the correct forms of address to avoid confusion with non-Russian viewers, who might think, for example, that Stepanovich is Dyatlov's surname.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #2.109 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      The Door
      Written By Hildur Guðnadóttir

    User reviews3.4K

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Incredible
    My husband grew up near Kyiv and his father drove one of the buses that evacuated the civilians from Pripyat. I have heard his stories of the disaster; the people's concerns, fears and sacrifices. We watch this together and he is amazed at it's authenticity. The set detail, the way the Soviet regime hierarchy functioned, the denial and secrecy surrounding the disaster. He tried (as he usually does when watching a Western production based in or about that part of the world) to find errors or inconsistencies but has not been able to - yet.

    The acting is impeccable by all, the filming is top notch, the sounds used to heighten the tension versus music. The way they are able to capture that exact feeling of anxiety, horror, disgust and sadness all rolled into one is admirable.

    I have completed the series and it definitely ranks as one of the best. This story has been waiting to be told and there is hands down no one better than HBO to do it. Russia has said it intends to produce its own Chernobyl program, it will be interesting to compare the two. Theirs will purportedly label the CIA as the perpetrator....
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    • May 21, 2019

    FAQ7

    • Did Legasov actually reveal the truth at the final trial in the final episode?
    • What is the symbolism or meaning behind the Mickey Mouse statue or figurine ? It stays on camera for a number of seconds.
    • What's the Russian text heard over the radio in the beginning of episode 2 while Ulana Khomyuk is asleep at her desk? What does it mean and does it have any relevance to the story?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 6, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official podcast
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
      • Ukrainian
    • Also known as
      • Chernobil
    • Filming locations
      • Vilnius, Lithuania
    • Production companies
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
      • Sister Pictures
      • Sky Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      5 hours 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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