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28 Weeks Later

2007·Movie
1h 39min·R
IMDb6.8Metacritic786.6Rotten Tomatoes73%66%

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PrimeHulu

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28 Weeks Later fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

War, society, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing, sound design, and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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

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About

When days turn to weeks...

Twenty-eight weeks after the spread of a deadly rage virus, the inhabitants of the British Isles have lost their battle against the onslaught, as the virus has killed everyone there. Six months later, a group of Americans dare to set foot on the Isles, convinced the danger has passed. But it soon becomes all too clear that the scourge continues to live, waiting to pounce on its next victims.
Post-Apocalyptic HorrorIntense Zombie ThrillerBleak Survival StoryFast-Paced ActionViral OutbreakMilitary OperationsDisturbing AtmosphereFamily Under SiegeGore & Visceral

Crew

Directed by:
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Toby Ford, Tamana Bleasdale
Written by:
Rowan Joffé, Enrique López Lavigne, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Produced by:
Alex Garland, Danny Boyle, Enrique López Lavigne
Composed by:
Simon Hayes, Ian Tapp, Glenn Freemantle

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Where can I stream 28 Weeks Later legally?

PrimeHulu

28 Weeks Later is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 28 Weeks Later worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 28 Weeks Later rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is 28 Weeks Later?

1 h 39 min

28 Weeks Later runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 28 Weeks Later?

Critics76
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate 28 Weeks Later higher (76) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was 28 Weeks Later a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$72 million

Yes. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $72 million worldwide, 4.8 times its budget.

What language is 28 Weeks Later in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch 28 Weeks Later?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 28 Weeks Later in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does 28 Weeks Later use?

Typhoid MaryEiffel Tower EffectArtistic License – Gun SafetyLove HurtsNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Elites Are More GlamorousDarker and EdgierDowner EndingAction PrologueAmbiguous EndingShoot Everything That MovesShirtless Sceneand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 storytelling tropes for 28 Weeks Later, including Typhoid Mary, Eiffel Tower Effect, Artistic License – Gun Safety.