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Since watching this movie I think I feel differently when people around me start sneezing.
Reviewed on December 23, 2013
Contagion(2011)
Nothing spreads like fear.
6.7(6,706)1h 46m2011-09-08
DramaThrillerScience Fiction
Contagion Synopsis
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.
Contagion (2011) is a drama, thriller and science fiction film directed by Steven Soderbergh, released on September 8, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne and Jude Law. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6,706 ratings.
- Director:
- Steven Soderbergh
- Writers:
- Scott Z. Burns, Scott Z. Burns
- Producers:
- Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, Gregory Jacobs
- Cinematographer:
- Steven Soderbergh
- Composer:
- Cliff Martinez
- Production:
- Participant, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Double Feature Films, Regency Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $60,000,000
- Revenue:
- $137,551,594
- Status:
- Released
Contagion (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Contagion before you stream it.
Contagion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marion Cotillard
as Leonora Orantes
Matt Damon
as Mitch Emhoff
Laurence Fishburne
as Ellis Cheever
Jude Law
as Alan Krumwiede
Kate Winslet
as Erin Mears
Jennifer Ehle
as Ally Hextall
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Beth Emhoff
Bryan Cranston
as Lyle Haggerty
Elliott Gould
as Ian Sussman
Chin Han
as Sun Feng
John Hawkes
as Roger
Anna Jacoby-Heron
as Jory Emhoff
Key crew
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, written by Scott Z. Burns and Scott Z. Burns, produced by Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher and Gregory Jacobs.
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Contagion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 6,706 ratings.
talisencrw
9/10I have a special place in my heart for the medical thriller. Looking back, I believe it stems both from being sick a lot when I was a kid, and from really enjoying great ones over the years, like 'Coma' and 'Outbreak'. As well, more recently I remember the panic both my son's mother and I tended to have when our son was born during the SARS epidemic back in 2003. Needless to say, when one of these films comes…
Reviewed on May 2, 2016
Rocketeer Raccoon
5/10Even if Contagion has a decent star line up for a disease epidemic movie such as Matt Damon, Jude Law and Laurence Fishburne but the film itself actually felt really flat and I thought it was very disappointing to be honest. I was actually expecting a lot more from this but instead the story just wasn't very thrilling and exciting and most of the main characters were completely meaningless and uninteresting. Matt…
Reviewed on June 10, 2017
Dr Nostromo
7/1065/100 Details the outbreak of a new virus and how it becomes a worldwide epidemic. The film just lays out the events as they occur with no action to speak of, little suspense, nothing overly dramatic, and yet the cold clinical style of it, in addition to what we've experienced lately with Covid, makes it more terrifying than a lot of horror movies I've seen. Excellent performances by everyone. -- DrNostromo.com
Reviewed on January 1, 2026
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Contagion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Contagion online?
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Contagion (2011) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Contagion?
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The main cast of Contagion (2011) includes Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law and Kate Winslet. The film was directed by Steven Soderbergh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Contagion released?
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Contagion was released on September 8, 2011 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Contagion worth watching?
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Contagion (2011) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 6,706 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Contagion?
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Yes. The official Contagion trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.