How to Survive a Plague (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, How to Survive a Plague is a documentary film directed by David France, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. A story of two coalitions – ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) – whose activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition. Despite having no scientific training, these self-made activists infiltrated the pharmaceutical industry and helped identify promising new drugs, moving them from experimental trials to patients in record time.
Who’s in it. How to Survive a Plague stars Larry Kramer as Himself and Anthony Fauci as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, How to Survive a Plague has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and 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 How to Survive a Plague page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Survive a Plague tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Survive a Plague (2012)?
- In US, How to Survive a Plague is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 How to Survive a Plague worth watching?
- How to Survive a Plague holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in How to Survive a Plague?
- How to Survive a Plague stars Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci.
- When was How to Survive a Plague released?
- How to Survive a Plague was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.