The Andromeda Strain
1971·Movie·
·2h 11min


Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
The picture runs 130 minutes... The story covers 96 of the most critical hours in man's history... The suspense will last through your lifetime!
When virtually all of the residents of Piedmont, New Mexico, are found dead after the return to Earth of a space satellite, the head of the US Air Force's Project Scoop declares an emergency. A group of eminent scientists led by Dr. Jeremy Stone scramble to a secure laboratory and try to first isolate the life form while determining why two people from Piedmont - an old alcoholic and a six-month-old baby - survived. The scientists methodically study the alien life form unaware that it has already mutated and presents a far greater danger in the lab, which is equipped with a nuclear self-destruct device designed to prevent the escape of dangerous biological agents.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersSurvivalIsolationSacrificeMan Vs. NatureScientific Investigation
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersEthical DilemmasRedemption ArcRace Against TimeScientific DiscoveryStranded In Harsh EnvironmentPandemic ThreatContainment EffortsUncovering A Threat
- Narrative
- Time
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Robert Wise, Richard H. Kline
Produced by:
Robert Wise
Composed by:
Gil Mellé