Virus (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1999, Virus is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by John Bruno, running about 99 minutes. “Life on earth is in for a shock.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the crew of an American tugboat boards an abandoned Russian research vessel, the alien life form aboard regards them as a virus which must be destroyed.
Who’s in it. Virus stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Kelly Foster, William Baldwin as Steve Baker, Donald Sutherland as Captain Robert Everton and Joanna Pacula as Nadia Vinogradova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Virus has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $30.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Virus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Virus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Virus (1999)?
- In US, Virus is available to 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 Virus worth watching?
- Virus holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Virus?
- Virus stars Jamie Lee Curtis, William Baldwin, Donald Sutherland, Joanna Pacula and Marshall Bell.
- When was Virus released?
- Virus was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.