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Chernobyl

2019·Series·TV-MA·8.7(7,941)

What is the cost of lies?

The true story of one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history: the catastrophic nuclear accident at Chernobyl. A tale of the brave men and women who sacrificed to save Europe from unimaginable disaster.

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Where to watch Chernobyl in United States

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Where is Chernobyl streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO MaxAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
IndiaJioHotstar
United KingdomSky Go, Now TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaCrave Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
AustraliaFoxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV
GermanyDisney Plus, WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV
FranceSFR Play, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelAmazon Video
BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
JapanU-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextAmazon Video, Google Play Movies

About Chernobyl

Chernobyl is a 2019 English-language drama series created by Craig Mazin. The cast is led by Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson. It spans 1 season and 5 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.7/10 across 7900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Chernobyl was produced by SISTER, The Mighty Mint, and Word Games and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was first aired on May 6, 2019, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by
Craig Mazin
Writers
Craig Mazin
First aired
May 6, 2019
Last aired
June 3, 2019
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-MA
Status
Ended
Seasons
1 (5 episodes)
Network
HBO
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Production
SISTER, The Mighty Mint, Word Games
#based on true story#disaster#miniseries#nuclear catastrophe#1980s#chernobyl, ukraine

Chernobyl cast & crew

Chernobyl was created by Craig Mazin and written by Craig Mazin.

The cast features Jared Harris as Valery Legasov, Stellan Skarsgård as Boris Shcherbina, Emily Watson as Ulana Khomyuk, Paul Ritter as Anatoly Dyatlov, Jessie Buckley as Lyudmilla Ignatenko, and Adam Nagaitis as Vasily Ignatenko.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir, cinematography is by Jakob Ihre, and it was produced by Jane Featherstone and Carolyn Strauss.

Is Chernobyl worth watching?

Chernobyl holds an audience score of 8.7/10 from 7,941 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama series.

With 1 season and 5 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy drama, Chernobyl is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Chernobyl

In United States, you can stream Chernobyl on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Chernobyl

Jared Harris

Jared Harris

Valery Legasov

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Boris Shcherbina

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Ulana Khomyuk

Paul Ritter

Paul Ritter

Anatoly Dyatlov

Jessie Buckley

Jessie Buckley

Lyudmilla Ignatenko

Adam Nagaitis

Adam Nagaitis

Vasily Ignatenko

Sam Troughton

Sam Troughton

Alexandr Akimov

Robert Emms

Robert Emms

Leonid Toptunov

Con O'Neill

Con O'Neill

Viktor Bryukhanov

Adrian Rawlins

Adrian Rawlins

Nikolai Fomin

Alan Williams

Alan Williams

KGB Chairman Charkov

David Dencik

David Dencik

Mikhail Gorbachev

Chernobyl — FAQs

Where can I watch Chernobyl in United States?

Chernobyl is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.

Is Chernobyl on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Chernobyl is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Chernobyl in?

Chernobyl is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of Chernobyl are there?

Chernobyl has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

What is Chernobyl rated?

Chernobyl is rated TV-MA. It holds a 8.7/10 audience score from 7,941 ratings.

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