Critical Mass (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 3.8

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Released in 2001, Critical Mass is an action and thriller film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 95 minutes. “A Top Secret Nuclear Facility. And The Enemy Is Inside.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jeffers works security at a nuclear power plant. The plant is being decommissioned, and a politician is touring the plant and videotaping his comments regarding the closing. A terrorist group led by Samson gets inside the gates, with their ultimate goal the detonation of a nuclear bomb inside the plant. After local policemen and the other plant workers are killed, Jeffers and Janine alone must confront and halt Samson and his terrorist squad. Written by Ken Miller

Who’s in it. Critical Mass stars Treat Williams as Mike Jeffers, Lori Loughlin as Janine, Udo Kier as Samson and Blake Clark as Sheriff Borden, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Critical Mass has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Critical Mass page.

If you liked it. Fans of Critical Mass tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Critical Mass (2001)?
In US, Critical Mass is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Critical Mass worth watching?
Critical Mass holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Critical Mass?
Critical Mass stars Treat Williams, Lori Loughlin, Udo Kier, Blake Clark and Jack Betts.
When was Critical Mass released?
Critical Mass was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.