28 Days Later (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2002, 28 Days Later is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Danny Boyle, running about 113 minutes. “His fear began when he woke up alone. His terror began when he realised he wasn't.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Twenty-eight days after a killer virus was accidentally unleashed from a British research facility, a small group of London survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from the infected. Carried by animals and humans, the virus turns those it infects into homicidal maniacs -- and it's absolutely impossible to contain.
Who’s in it. 28 Days Later stars Cillian Murphy as Jim, Naomie Harris as Selena, Brendan Gleeson as Frank and Megan Burns as Hannah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, 28 Days Later has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $85.7M at the box office.
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 28 Days Later page.
If you liked it. Fans of 28 Days Later tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 28 Days Later (2002)?
- In US, 28 Days Later 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 28 Days Later worth watching?
- 28 Days Later holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 28 Days Later?
- 28 Days Later stars Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson, Megan Burns and Christopher Eccleston.
- When was 28 Days Later released?
- 28 Days Later was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.