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Quarantine

2008·Movie
1h 29min·R
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy3
  • Pathos2
  • Catharsis2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

On March 11, 2008, the government sealed off an apartment complex in Los Angeles. The residents were never seen again. No details. No witnesses. No evidence. Until now.

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.
Found Footage HorrorIntense & RelentlessZombie-like OutbreakConfined Space ThrillerVisceral ViolencePsychological TerrorGritty RealismAdrenaline-FueledHopeless Atmosphere

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Questions about Quarantine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Quarantine legally?

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

Is Quarantine worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Quarantine rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Quarantine?

1 h 29 min

Quarantine runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Quarantine?

Critics55
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see Quarantine much the same way.

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 language is Quarantine in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Spain, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Quarantine?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Quarantine in 100 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Quarantine, including Jump Scare, Oh, Crap!, Composite Character.