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Contagion

2011Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

DramaThriller
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic706.6Rotten Tomatoes85%63%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

Nothing spreads like fear.

As an epidemic of a lethal airborne virus - that kills within days - rapidly grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself.

Feels like

  • Realistic Pandemic Thriller
  • Ensemble Cast Drama
  • Societal Breakdown
  • Medical Procedural Tension
  • Cold and Clinical Atmosphere
  • Information Age Anxiety
  • Global Interconnectedness
  • Scientific Inquiry vs. Panic
  • Stark Social Commentary
  • High-Stakes Crisis Management

Cast

24 of 84

Crew

Directed by
Steven Soderbergh
Written by
Scott Z. Burns
Produced by
Stacey Sher, Gregory Jacobs, Michael Shamberg
Music by
Cliff Martinez

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Facts

September 8, 2011 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
September 8, 2011
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
cn, Chinese
Made in
United States, United Arab Emirates
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$138 million
Available in
114 countries

Tropes

Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!, Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism, Married to the Job +9

  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism
  • Married to the Job
  • How They Treat the Help
  • The Brigadier
  • Apocalypse How
  • Death of a Child
  • Due to the Dead
  • Badass Bookworm
  • Hazmat Suit
  • Foreshadowing
  • Homewrecker Gets Wrecked

12 of 132 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Contagion?"

Questions about Contagion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Contagion?

HBO MaxCinemax

In the United States, Contagion streams on HBO Max and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 89 other countries.

Is Contagion worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 70). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Contagion okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imageryViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does Contagion use?

Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismMarried to the JobHow They Treat the HelpThe BrigadierApocalypse HowDeath of a ChildDue to the DeadBadass BookwormHazmat SuitForeshadowingHomewrecker Gets Wreckedand 120 more

TV Tropes lists 132 tropes for it, including Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!, Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism, and Married to the Job.