The Chain
Synopsis
When Mike finds out that he has he same neurological disease as his father, he decides to enter a chain of assisted suicides, which operates under one rule: if you want to die, you must kill someone first.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
John Patrick Amedori
Mike
Ray Wise
Michael
Madeline Zima
Sarah
Adrienne Barbeau
Emma
Jamie Clayton
Dr. Ryan
Dey Young
Vilma
Neus Asensi
Piedad
Kim Johnston Ulrich
Rebecca
Mykel Shannon Jenkins
Detective Darcy
Jayne Entwistle
Linda
Van Epperson
Brandon
Elijah Nelson
Young Mike
Chelsea Lopez
Waitress
Lauren Bray
Tania
Mary Pat Gleason
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beverly Hills, California premiere
Festival / Special Debut
November 28, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Martín Porras
- Screenplay & Story
- Andres Rosende
- Original Score
- Arnau Bataller
- Original Title
- The Chain
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- La Panda, Malvalanda, Kamel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Martín Porras
Andres Rosende, David Martín Porras
Arnau Bataller
Phil Klucsarits
Elisa Lleras, James Lejsek, María del Puy Alvarado
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Klucsarits
Director of Photography
Guillaume Cardoso de Sousa
Costume Design
Arnau Bataller
Original Music Composer
Elisa Lleras
Producer
David Martín Porras
Director
Nina Caussa
Production Design
Andres Rosende
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Chain.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Chain.
Abstrusest 2
Thriller
ReelBox
Top Titles from Spain - IMDb
MoviesA-G-012620
Seen
playSD.2019
More Like The Chain
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Chain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chain about?
When Mike finds out that he has he same neurological disease as his father, he decides to enter a chain of assisted suicides, which operates under one rule: if you want to die, you must kill someone first.
Who directed The Chain?
The Chain was directed by David Martín Porras.
Who stars in The Chain?
The principal cast of The Chain includes John Patrick Amedori, Ray Wise, Madeline Zima, Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Clayton.
When was The Chain released and how long is it?
The Chain was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chain was composed by Arnau Bataller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chain?
The Chain holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).