Contagious (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1997, Contagious is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Joe Napolitano, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. When shrimp from Mexico, tainted with Cholera, is served to people on a plane bound for LA, an outbreak ensues. A doctor sets out to find the source and contain it before it turns into an epidemic. And if things weren't bad enough, a drug mule from the plane, who was smuggling cocaine in his stomach, infects the drugs, which will be on the streets soon. And to top things off, her husband who is on a camping trip with their two children is sick but did not show any symptoms until they were isolated from the rest of the world. Can she get to them in time?
Who’s in it. Contagious stars Lindsay Wagner as Dr. Hannah Cole, Elizabeth Peña as Det. Luisa Rojas, Ken Pogue as George Ryburn and Brendan Fletcher as Brian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Contagious has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Contagious page.
If you liked it. Fans of Contagious tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Contagious (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Contagious change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Contagious worth watching?
- Contagious holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Contagious?
- Contagious stars Lindsay Wagner, Elizabeth Peña, Ken Pogue, Brendan Fletcher and Tom Wopat.
- When was Contagious released?
- Contagious was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.