Contagion (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2002, Contagion is a drama and science fiction film directed by John Murlowski, running about 95 minutes. “Every breath you take could be your last.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 21st Century, terrorists have developed a new way to strike: disease. Not only have they created a deadly Level Four Ebola virus, their first victim is the President of the United States. The virus is particularly contagious and is spreading. If a cure cannot be found, the only chance for saving the world from epidemic is for the army to destroy the hospital and the town where the victims, including the President, are currently contained. The clock is ticking. As doctors search for a cure the military seeks to annihilate them all in a race to stop the deadly path of the contagion. Can the spread be stopped before its too late?
Who’s in it. Contagion stars Bruce Boxleitner as President Howard, Megan Gallagher as Dr. Diane Landis, Lin Shaye as Laura Crowley and Tom Wright as Tom Brenner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Contagion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Contagion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Contagion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Contagion (2002)?
- In US, Contagion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Contagion worth watching?
- Contagion holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Contagion?
- Contagion stars Bruce Boxleitner, Megan Gallagher, Lin Shaye, Tom Wright and Dan Lauria.
- When was Contagion released?
- Contagion was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.