Contagion (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, Contagion is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Steven Soderbergh, running about 106 minutes. “Nothing spreads like fear” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As an epidemic of a lethal airborne virus - that kills within days - rapidly grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself.
Who’s in it. Contagion stars Marion Cotillard as Leonora Orantes, Matt Damon as Mitch Emhoff, Laurence Fishburne as Ellis Cheever and Jude Law as Alan Krumwiede, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Contagion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $137.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Contagion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Contagion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Contagion (2011)?
- In US, Contagion is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax 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 Contagion worth watching?
- Contagion holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Contagion?
- Contagion stars Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law and Kate Winslet.
- When was Contagion released?
- Contagion was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.