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Outbreak

1995·Movie
2h 9min·R
62
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Wonder5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Try to remain calm.

A deadly airborne virus finds its way into the USA and starts killing off people at an epidemic rate. Col. Sam Daniels' job is to stop the virus spreading from a small town, which must be quarantined, and to prevent an over reaction by the White House.
Medical ThrillerEpidemiological CrisisGovernment ConspiracyFast-Paced ActionScientific InvestigationPublic Health EmergencyHigh-Stakes TensionSocietal BreakdownVirologyGlobal Threat

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Outbreak

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Outbreak legally?

Outbreak is included with a subscription to Philo and AMC 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 Outbreak worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Outbreak rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Outbreak?

2 h 9 min

Outbreak runs 2 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Outbreak?

Critics62
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Outbreak much the same way.

Was Outbreak a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$190 million

Yes. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $190 million worldwide, 3.8 times its budget.

What language is Outbreak in?

EnglishKoreanFrench

It was made in English, with some Korean, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Outbreak?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Outbreak in 92 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Outbreak use?

One Dose Fits AllTyphoid MaryRule of DramaInfection SceneNo OSHA ComplianceDeadpan SnarkerWronski FeintEnsign NewbieMood MotifWell-Trained, but InexperiencedChekhov's SkillFace Death with Dignityand 103 more

TV Tropes lists 115 storytelling tropes for Outbreak, including One Dose Fits All, Typhoid Mary, Rule of Drama.