Viral (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2016, Viral is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Henry Joost, running about 86 minutes. “Fear what's inside” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the outbreak of a virus that wipes out the majority of the human population, a young woman documents her family's new life in quarantine and tries to protect her infected sister.
Who’s in it. Viral stars Sofia Black-D'Elia as Emma Drakeford, Lio Tipton as Stacey Drakeford, Travis Tope as Evan Klein and Machine Gun Kelly as CJ, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Viral has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $551.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Viral page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viral tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viral (2016)?
- In US, Viral is available to stream on Netflix, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Viral worth watching?
- Viral holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Viral?
- Viral stars Sofia Black-D'Elia, Lio Tipton, Travis Tope, Machine Gun Kelly and Michael Kelly.
- When was Viral released?
- Viral was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.