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Quarantine

2008Movie1 h 29 minR

Horror
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic535.9Rotten Tomatoes56%44%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic535.9Rotten Tomatoes56%44%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
John Erick Dowdle
Written by
John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle
Produced by
Roy Lee, Doug Davison
Music by
John Marquis, Robin Harlan, Kami Asgar

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 10, 2008 · 1 h 29 min · R

Released
October 10, 2008
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Spain, United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$41 million
Available in
90 countries

Tropes

Jump Scare, Oh, Crap!, Composite Character +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Quarantine?"

Questions about Quarantine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Quarantine?

fuboTVPhiloSony Pictures Core

In the United States, Quarantine streams on fuboTV, Philo, and Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is Quarantine worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 53).

Is there a sequel to Quarantine?

  1. Quarantine (2008)
  2. Quarantine 2: Terminal (2011)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Quarantine 2: Terminal (2011).

Will Quarantine scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Quarantine?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Was Quarantine a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$41 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $41 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Quarantine use?

Jump ScareOh, Crap!Composite CharacterActionized SequelAnkle DragApartment Complex of HorrorsIn-Universe CameraHope SpotCoincidental BroadcastDecomposite CharacterDead Line NewsDoing In the Wizardand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 tropes for it, including Jump Scare, Oh, Crap!, and Composite Character.