Outbreak

2025·Movie
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Metacritic1006.7Rotten Tomatoes59%56%

Where to watch

Hulu

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Outbreak fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The future, the mind, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

It starts as an infection. It ends in devastation.

A State Park Ranger and his wife, grappling with the disappearance of their teenage son, face a mysterious outbreak that threatens not only their relationship, but in the end, their grip on reality.
Dystopian ThrillerMind-Bending NarrativeEerie AtmosphereGrief and LossTechnological HorrorPsychological BreakdownMystery OutbreakIsolated Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Jeff Wolfe
Written by:
Erik Audé, Jeff Wolfe, Lance Ochsner
Produced by:
Alyshia Ochse, Taylor Handley, Jeff Wolfe
Composed by:
Michael A. Levine

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Outbreak

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Outbreak legally?

Hulu

Outbreak is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Outbreak worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 4.4, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Outbreak rated?

Disturbing imageryViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: disturbing imagery, violence, and strong language.

Do critics and audiences agree on Outbreak?

Critics80
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate Outbreak higher (80) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Outbreak in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Outbreak?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Outbreak in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Outbreak use?

Improbable Infant SurvivalHeroic SacrificePatient ZeroSuspiciously Specific DenialI Warned YouThe Dead Have NamesJerkassGory Discretion ShotWell-Trained, but InexperiencedYou Shall Not Pass!Spreading Disaster Map GraphicMood Motifand 103 more

TV Tropes lists 115 storytelling tropes for Outbreak, including Improbable Infant Survival, Heroic Sacrifice, Patient Zero.

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