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28 Days Later

2002Movie1 h 53 minR

HorrorThriller
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic737.7Rotten Tomatoes87%85%

A nerve-racking, pulse-pounding horror movie about everyday modern life, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

The days are numbered.

Twenty-eight days after a killer virus was accidentally unleashed from a British research facility, a small group of London survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from the infected. Carried by animals and humans, the virus turns those it infects into homicidal maniacs -- and it's absolutely impossible to contain.

Feels like

  • Visceral Zombie Horror
  • Digital Cinematic Revolution
  • High-Octane Survival
  • Apocalyptic London
  • Relentless Tension
  • Gritty Realism
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Pulse-Pounding Chase

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Danny Boyle
Written by
Alex Garland
Produced by
Andrew Macdonald
Music by
John Murphy

Everyone

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Facts

October 31, 2002 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
October 31, 2002
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$83 million
Available in
115 countries

Tropes

Four Is Death, Our Zombies Are Different, It Gets Easier +9

  • Four Is Death
  • Our Zombies Are Different
  • It Gets Easier
  • The End Is Nigh
  • No FEMA Response
  • Unwitting Instigator of Doom
  • Ambiguous Situation
  • Action Film, Quiet Drama Scene
  • Indy Ploy
  • Badass Longcoat
  • Homage
  • Time-Passage Card

12 of 168 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream 28 Days Later?"

Questions about 28 Days Later

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 28 Days Later?

Apple TVTubi TV

In the United States, 28 Days Later streams on Apple TV, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is 28 Days Later worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 73).

Will 28 Days Later scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching 28 Days Later?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Was 28 Days Later a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$83 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $83 million worldwide, 10.3 times its budget.

What tropes does 28 Days Later use?

Four Is DeathOur Zombies Are DifferentIt Gets EasierThe End Is NighNo FEMA ResponseUnwitting Instigator of DoomAmbiguous SituationAction Film, Quiet Drama SceneIndy PloyBadass LongcoatHomageTime-Passage Cardand 156 more

TV Tropes lists 168 tropes for it, including Four Is Death, Our Zombies Are Different, and It Gets Easier.