Quarantine (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, Quarantine is a thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by John Erick Dowdle, running about 89 minutes. “Contain The Truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A television reporter and her cameraman are trapped inside a building quarantined by the CDC after the outbreak of a mysterious virus which turns humans into bloodthirsty killers.
Who’s in it. Quarantine stars Jennifer Carpenter as Angela Vidal, Steve Harris as Scott Percival, Jay Hernandez as Jake and Greg Germann as Lawrence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Quarantine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Quarantine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quarantine tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quarantine (2008)?
- In US, Quarantine is available to 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 Quarantine worth watching?
- Quarantine holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quarantine?
- Quarantine stars Jennifer Carpenter, Steve Harris, Jay Hernandez, Greg Germann and Rade Šerbedžija.
- When was Quarantine released?
- Quarantine was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.