Crisis (2021)
Released in 2021, Crisis is a drama thriller set during the opioid epidemic centering on Dr. Tyrone Brower, a scientist at Everett University, Jake Kelly, an undercover DEA Agent, and Claire Reimann, a grieving mother and recovering drug addict. The movie was directed by Nicholas Jarecki and starred Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer, and Evangeline Lilly.
Crisis
- Director
- Nicholas Jarecki
- Release Date
- February 26, 2021
- Studio(s)
- Elevation Pictures
- Distributor(s)
- Elevation Pictures
- Cast
- Armie Hammer , Martin Donovan , Indira Varma , Veronica Ferres , Luke Evans , Mia Kirshner , Michelle Rodriguez , Michael Aronov , Duke Nicholson , Evangeline Lilly , Lily-Rose Depp , Scott Mescudi , Gary Oldman , Greg Kinnear , Guy Nadon
- Writers
- Nicholas Jarecki
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
Summary
Crisis, the second feature film from Nicholas Jarecki (the writer/director of Arbitrage) takes an uncompromising look at the opioid epidemic through three parallel stories inspired by real life events. A taut and alluring thriller, the tension filled Crisis puts a human face on the epidemic which has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide and continues to rage out of control. Caught in the middle are: Dr. Tyrone Brower (Gary Oldman), a university professor who battles unexpected revelations about his research employer, a major pharmaceutical company bringing a new “non-addictive” painkiller to market; Jake Kelly (Armie Hammer), an undercover DEA agent who attempts to infiltrate an international Fentanyl smuggling operation; and Claire Reimann (Evangeline Lilly), an architect recovering from an oxycodone addiction who tracks down the truth behind her son’s involvement with narcotics. Together, their worlds combine to illuminate the landscape of an international health crisis touching every corner of society in a story of professional integrity, moral ambiguity, and love and revenge.
latest
DC Comics Teases The Real Meaning of Its 'Crisis' Event Names
The word "Crisis" carries a deep meaning in the DC Universe, and the publisher acknowledges this fact in Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #3.
Even The Justice League's Last Hero Doesn't Respect Aquaman
If the DC universe is to recover from the death of the Justice League, its heroes are going to have to learn to respect the Aquaman lineage.
DC Unveils Next Massive Crossover Event, Dark Crisis
DC Comics' Crisis crossover events are some of the most important comics they've released, and they just revealed their next one, Dark Crisis.
DC's Next Crisis Event Will Be Its Darkest One Yet
In a new announcement, DC Comics has named its next big Crisis for 2022, spinning out of the upcoming Death of the Justice League storyline.
Identity Crisis: What You Need to Know About DC’s Controversial Story
Identity Crisis is one of DC's most controversial stories, so here's what you need to know about a series that's still on fans' minds years later.
Crisis Review: A Formulaic Drug Movie With Little Emotional Stakes
While Crisis has shining moments that are effective, the film doesn't engage with the characters or invest in any emotional stakes to be worthwhile.
Writer/Director Nicholas Jarecki Interview & Exclusive Clip: Crisis
Writer/Director Nicholas Jarecki shares an exclusive clip from his new film, Crisis, a gripping dramatization of the ongoing opioid epidemic.
Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman Each Face A Major DC Crisis
The Batman Who Laughs just revealed what would have become of the DC Universe if the heroes had lost the major Crisis stories.
Crisis On Infinite Earths: 5 New Characters That Deserve Their Own Spin-Offs (& 5 That Don't)
Seeing major heroes appear to fight Crisis, we wonder what character we'd want to see more of in their spinoff and what one we've too much of already.
NBC Pulls 'Believe' and 'Crisis' from the Schedule - Are They Canceled?
NBC has pulled 'Believe' and 'Crisis' from the schedule, but does that mean they're gone for good?
Fall TV 2013: Check Out NBC's New Shows - What Will You Watch?
NBC's new Fall TV line-up has been revealed, with shows from Andy Samberg, J.J. Abrams, J.H. Wyman, Alex Kurztman and Roberto Ocri & more. What will you be watching?