Virus (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 2.7

Released in 1996, Virus is an action and thriller film directed by Allan A. Goldstein, running about 90 minutes. “There is no antidote” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A United States Presidential bodyguard risks everything to save the day when a truck chock full of biological weapons contrives to crash in a National Park.
Who’s in it. Virus stars Brian Bosworth as Ken Fairchild, Leah Pinsent as Larraine Keller, David Fox as George Skanz and Daniel Kash as Ripley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.7/10, Virus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Virus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Virus 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 Virus (1996)?
- In US, Virus is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Virus worth watching?
- Virus holds an audience score of 2.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Virus?
- Virus stars Brian Bosworth, Leah Pinsent, David Fox, Daniel Kash and Eric Peterson.
- When was Virus released?
- Virus was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.