The Forgotten Plague (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2015, The Forgotten Plague is a history and documentary film directed by Chana Gazit, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Tuberculosis is the deadliest killer in human history, responsible for one in four deaths for almost two centuries. While it shaped medical pursuits, social habits, economic development and public policy, TB and its impact are poorly understood.
Who’s in it. The Forgotten Plague stars Andrea Barrett as Herself - Writer, Andrea Cooper as Herself - Immunologist, Joanne Curtis as Herself - TB Survivor and Sherwood Davies as Himself - TB Survivor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Forgotten Plague has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Forgotten Plague page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forgotten Plague tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forgotten Plague (2015)?
- In US, The Forgotten Plague 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 The Forgotten Plague worth watching?
- The Forgotten Plague holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Forgotten Plague?
- The Forgotten Plague stars Andrea Barrett, Andrea Cooper, Joanne Curtis, Sherwood Davies and Mary Hotaling.
- When was The Forgotten Plague released?
- The Forgotten Plague was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.