Virus (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1980, Virus is a drama, adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, running about 156 minutes. “Autumn 1982: Mankind has been wiped out except 863 persons on Antarctica. Who will inherit the earth?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scientists in Antarctica desperately try to find a cure to a military virus that was released in a plane crash and has wiped out the rest of the world.
Who’s in it. Virus stars Glenn Ford as President Richardson, Yumi Takigawa as Asami Noriko, Robert Vaughn as Senator Barkley and Masao Kusakari as Doctor Shûzô Yoshizumi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Virus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Cultpix and Artiflix. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Virus (1980)?
- In US, Virus is available to stream on Philo, Cultpix and Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Virus worth watching?
- Virus holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Virus?
- Virus stars Glenn Ford, Yumi Takigawa, Robert Vaughn, Masao Kusakari and Henry Silva.
- When was Virus released?
- Virus was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.