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Contagion

Seen it?

2002 | 95 min | Drama, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Contagion or Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Terrorists strike at the U.S. President with a deadly Level Four Ebola virus. To prevent a worldwide epidemic, the army is faced with destroying the hospital containing the victims of a small town and the president while doctors desperately search for a cure.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10 from opening-week audiences

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $137 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 577K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Murlowski

  • Bruce BoxleitnerPresident Howard
  • Megan GallagherDr. Diane Landis
  • Lin ShayeLaura Crowley
  • Tom WrightTom Brenner
  • Dan LauriaGeneral Ryker
  • Matteo CrismaniDusty
  • David WellsDell Maxwell
  • Jeffrey CombsBrown
  • Tim Van PeltDr. Morgan
  • Andrew HawkesDaniels