Name: Epidemic
Genre: Drama, Horror
Released: 1987-09-11
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Cast: Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel, Claes Kastholm Hansen, Udo Kier, Svend Ali Hamann

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A filmmaker and a writer collaborate on a screenplay, in which an epidemic spreads about the whole world. Like the protagonist, they do not notice, that a real epidemic is developing around them.

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Directed by: Lars von Trier
Written by: Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel
Produced by: Jacob Eriksen
Music by: Peter Bach

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September 11, 1987 · 1 h 46 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released: September 11, 1987
Runtime: 1 h 46 min
Content: Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Horror
Original language: Danish
Also spoken: English, Latin, German
Made in: Denmark
Box office: $938
Available in: 46 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Epidemic?"

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Where can I stream Epidemic?

MUBI

In the United States, Epidemic streams on MUBI. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Epidemic worth watching?

51

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 66). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (46).

Will Epidemic scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for tension, but 3 for scares.

Can I half-watch Epidemic?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 9 for meta narrative.

Is Epidemic in English?

DanishEnglishLatinGerman

No, it was made in Danish, with some English, Latin, and German.