Carriers (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2009, Carriers is an action, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Àlex Pastor, running about 84 minutes. “The rules are simple. You break them, you die...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deadly virus has spread across the globe. Contagion is everywhere, no one is safe, and no one can be trusted. Four friends race through the back roads of the American West on their way to a secluded utopian beach in the Gulf of Mexico where they could peacefully wait out the pandemic. Their plans take a grim turn when their car breaks down on an isolated road starting a chain of events that will seal their fates.
Who’s in it. Carriers stars Lou Taylor Pucci as Danny Green, Chris Pine as Brian Green, Piper Perabo as Bobby and Emily VanCamp as Kate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Carriers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel 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 Carriers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carriers 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 Carriers (2009)?
- In US, Carriers is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Carriers worth watching?
- Carriers holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carriers?
- Carriers stars Lou Taylor Pucci, Chris Pine, Piper Perabo, Emily VanCamp and Christopher Meloni.
- When was Carriers released?
- Carriers was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.