
28 Weeks Later
Seen it?2007 | 99 min | Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Why it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved 28 Years Later or Evil Dead Rise, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
73% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$72 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.1 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
28 Years LaterSaturday SpecialFrom the same 28 Days/Weeks/Years Later series, and a Saturday Special.
Evil Dead RiseSaturday SpecialAnother supernatural horror thriller, and a Saturday Special.
A Nightmare on Elm StreetSaturday SpecialAnother supernatural horror film, and a Saturday Special.
World War ZSunday Safe BetAnother zombie horror film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Hollow ManMonday Morning MaybeAnother survival sci-fi film. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Cast & crew
Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
- Imogen PootsTammy Harris
- Mackintosh MuggletonAndy Harris
- Rose ByrneScarlet
- Jeremy RennerSergeant Doyle
- Robert CarlyleDonald Harris
- Harold PerrineauFlynn
- Catherine McCormackAlice
- Idris ElbaGeneral Stone
- Amanda WalkerSally
- Shahid AhmedJacob