Infection (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 6.7

Infection poster

Released in 2019, Infection is a thriller and horror film directed by Flavio Pedota, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Film about an epidemic outbreak of a new rabies virus in Venezuela and a father trying to save his son from contagion. A Russian man is in Caracas under the influence of the Krokodil drug, when he gets infected with the rabies virus and starts an epidemic of aggressive and cannibalistic beings. Doctor Adam Vargas is in the midst of all this, when he begins a journey within a ravaged Venezuela to save his son from being infected.

Who’s in it. Infection stars Rubén Guevara as Adam Vargas, Leónidas Urbina as Johnny and Magdiel González as Luis.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Infection has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Infection page.

If you liked it. Fans of Infection tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Infection (2019)?
In US, Infection is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Infection worth watching?
Infection holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Infection?
Infection stars Rubén Guevara, Leónidas Urbina and Magdiel González.
When was Infection released?
Infection was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.