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crisis (2021)

Set against the backdrop of the opioid epidemic, stories of an undercover cop, a professor, and a grieving mother collide in this dramatic thriller. Starring Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer, and Evangeline Lilly.

crisis
Crisis
R
Drama
Thriller

Release Date
February 26, 2021
Director
Nicholas Jarecki
Runtime
1hr 58min
Main Genre
Drama
Studio
Les Productions LOD, Bideford Productions, Burn Later Productions
Tagline
Addiction is an industry

Summary

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.

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Crisis Review: Opioids Thriller Is Rescued by a Star-Studded Ensemble
Crisis Review: Opioids Thriller Is Rescued by a Star-Studded Ensemble

A DEA agent (Armie Hammer), recovering addict (Evangeline Lilly), and university professor (Gary Oldman) battle the opioids epidemic in Crisis.

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