Crisis intertwines three narratives set against the backdrop of the opioid epidemic:

  1. Dr. Tyrone Brower (Gary Oldman), a university professor, uncovers alarming findings about a new painkiller, Klaralon, developed by pharmaceutical company Northlight. Despite pressure to approve the drug, Brower exposes its addictive properties, leading to a public confrontation. Roger Ebert
  2. DEA agent Jake Kelly (Armie Hammer) infiltrates two major drug cartels—one run by the Armenian Mafia and the other by Canadian kingpin Claude 'Mother' Veroche. As he navigates this dangerous world, Kelly seeks justice for his sister's heroin addiction. Wikipedia
  3. Claire Reimann (Evangeline Lilly), an architect recovering from Oxycodone addiction, investigates her son's fentanyl overdose. Her quest leads her to Montreal, where she confronts the drug trade's harsh realities. Wikipedia

These storylines converge in a tense climax, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the opioid crisis.

📊 Movie Details

  • Title: Crisis
  • Director: Nicholas Jarecki
  • Writer: Nicholas Jarecki
  • Cast:
    • Gary Oldman as Dr. Tyrone Brower
    • Armie Hammer as Jake Kelly
    • Evangeline Lilly as Claire Reimann
    • Greg Kinnear as Greg Talbot
    • Michelle Rodríguez as Agent Garrett
    • Luke Evans as Dr. Bill Simons
    • Lily-Rose Depp as Emmie Kelly
    • Indira Varma as Madira Brower
    • Kid Cudi as Ben Walker
  • Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • Runtime: 118 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Country: Canada, Belgium
  • Distributor: Quiver Distribution
  • Release Date: February 26, 2021 (USA)
  • IMDb Rating: 6.2/10
  • Rotten Tomatoes Score: 66% (Critics), 70% (Audience) Rotten Tomatoes