Patient Zero (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 2018, Patient Zero is an action, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. After an unprecedented global pandemic has turned the majority of humankind into violent infected beings, Morgan, a man gifted with the ability to speak the infected's new language, leads the last survivors on a hunt for patient zero and a cure.

Who’s in it. Patient Zero stars Matt Smith as Morgan, Natalie Dormer as Gina, Stanley Tucci as The Professor and John Bradley as Scooter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Patient Zero has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core 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 Patient Zero page.

If you liked it. Fans of Patient Zero 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 Patient Zero (2018)?
In US, Patient Zero is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, 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 Patient Zero worth watching?
Patient Zero holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Patient Zero?
Patient Zero stars Matt Smith, Natalie Dormer, Stanley Tucci, John Bradley and Clive Standen.
When was Patient Zero released?
Patient Zero was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.