Return of the Black Death (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2014, Return of the Black Death is a history and documentary film directed by Kenny Scott, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. The black death had devastating effects in centuries past, but what actually caused it and how many lives did it take? The world has not seen a disease outbreak like it before or since. This film tells the story of skeletons recently unearthed in a long-lost plague cemetery beneath the streets of London. Was it the Bubonic Plague, or as scientists now suspect, an Ebola-like virus?
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Return of the Black Death has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return of the Black Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return of the Black Death tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return of the Black Death (2014)?
- In US, Return of the Black Death is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Return of the Black Death worth watching?
- Return of the Black Death holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Return of the Black Death released?
- Return of the Black Death was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.