Pandemic (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2016, Pandemic is an action, thriller, horror and mystery film directed by John Suits, running about 91 minutes. “You are humanity's last stand.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After a virus of epic proportions overwhelms the planet—with more infected than uninfected—humanity is losing its grip on survival and its only hope is finding a cure and keeping the infected contained. Lauren, a doctor, arrives in Los Angeles with her crack team to lead the hunt for uncontaminated civilian survivors, but nothing can prepare them for the blood-soaked mayhem they witness as they head into the Californian streets where everything is considered a trap.

Who’s in it. Pandemic stars Rachel Nichols as Lauren, Alfie Allen as Wheeler, Missi Pyle as Denise and Mekhi Phifer as Gunner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Pandemic has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pandemic page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pandemic 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 Pandemic (2016)?
In US, Pandemic is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Pandemic worth watching?
Pandemic holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Pandemic?
Pandemic stars Rachel Nichols, Alfie Allen, Missi Pyle, Mekhi Phifer and Danielle Rose Russell.
When was Pandemic released?
Pandemic was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.