The Plague (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2005, The Plague is a history and documentary film directed by Hal Masonberg, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. It began much like the common cold. Yet within a day fever took over black swellings the size of baseballs appeared on the neck and finally a highly contagious bloody cough quickly sealed the victim's fate. During the worst biological disaster in the history of mankind the so-called black death released an indiscriminate fury which shook the very foundations of human order. Religious hysteria began to break out and in desperation frenzied masses scrambled to find a scapegoat. When all was said and done nearly one-third of Europe's population had been completely wiped out and devastated survivors were left to contend with a world forever changed both socially and economically. In this feature-length special THE HISTORY CHANNEL-® investigates the origins of this devastating moment in human history and explores the many questions surrounding the terrifying possibility of a modern-day biological threat.
Who’s in it. The Plague stars John Aberth as Self, Kelly DeVries as Self, James Van Der Beek as Tom Russell and Ken Gage as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Plague sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Plague page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Plague tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Plague (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Plague change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Plague worth watching?
- The Plague holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Plague?
- The Plague stars John Aberth, Kelly DeVries, James Van Der Beek, Ken Gage and Ivana Milicevic.
- When was The Plague released?
- The Plague was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.