Epidemic(1987)
Epidemic Synopsis
A director and screenwriter pen a script and, in the process, blur the line between fiction and reality.
Epidemic (1987) is a drama and horror film directed by Lars von Trier, released on September 11, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel, Claes Kastholm Hansen and Udo Kier. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 141 ratings.
- Director:
- Lars von Trier
- Writers:
- Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel
- Producers:
- Jacob Eriksen
- Cinematographer:
- Henning Bendtsen
- Production:
- Det Danske Filminstitut, Elementfilm A/S
- Status:
- Released
Epidemic (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Epidemic before you stream it.
Epidemic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lars von Trier
as Lars von Trier / Dr. Mesmer
Niels Vørsel
as Niels Vørsel
Claes Kastholm Hansen
as Claes Kastholm Hansen
Udo Kier
as Udo Kier
Svend Ali Hamann
as Svend Ali Hamann
- Gitte Lind
Gitte Lind
as Gitte Lind
- Susanne Ottesen
Susanne Ottesen
as Susanne Ottesen
- Leif Sabro
Leif Sabro
as Pilot
- Allan De Waal
Allan De Waal
Ole Ernst
- Michael Gelting
Michael Gelting
- Colin Gilder
Colin Gilder
Key crew
Directed by Lars von Trier, written by Lars von Trier and Niels Vørsel, produced by Jacob Eriksen.
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Epidemic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 141 ratings.
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Epidemic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Epidemic online?
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Epidemic (1987) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Epidemic?
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The main cast of Epidemic (1987) includes Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel, Claes Kastholm Hansen, Udo Kier and Svend Ali Hamann. The film was directed by Lars von Trier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Epidemic released?
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Epidemic was released on September 11, 1987 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Epidemic worth watching?
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Epidemic (1987) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 141 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Epidemic?
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Yes. The official Epidemic trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.