Epidemic (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1987, Epidemic is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Lars von Trier, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A director and a screenwriter write a screenplay together about a globally spreading epidemic. Unbeknownst to them, an outbreak develops around them in the real world.
Who’s in it. Epidemic stars Lars von Trier as Self / Dr. Mesmer, Niels Vørsel as Self, Claes Kastholm Hansen as Himself and Udo Kier as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Epidemic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Epidemic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Epidemic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Epidemic (1987)?
- In US, Epidemic is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Epidemic worth watching?
- Epidemic holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Epidemic?
- Epidemic stars Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel, Claes Kastholm Hansen, Udo Kier and Svend Ali Hamann.
- When was Epidemic released?
- Epidemic was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.