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Contagion (2011)

โ€œNothing spreads like fear.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 6,725 votes 1h 46m pg-13 ThrillerDramaScience-fiction

#100 of 249 films from 2011 #992 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Steven Soderbergh ยท Written by Scott Z. Burns

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Overview

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.

Cast

Marion Cotillardas Leonora Orantes
Matt Damonas Mitch Emhoff
Laurence Fishburneas Ellis Cheever
Jude Lawas Alan Krumwiede
Kate Winsletas Erin Mears
Jennifer Ehleas Ally Hextall
Gwyneth Paltrowas Beth Emhoff
Bryan Cranstonas Lyle Haggerty
Elliott Gouldas Ian Sussman
Chin Hanas Sun Feng
John Hawkesas Roger
Anna Jacoby-Heronas Jory Emhoff
Sanaa Lathanas Aubrey Cheever
Demetri Martinas David Eisenberg

Facts

Release dateSeptember 8, 2011
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) โ€” about the same as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$137,551,594 (2.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt1598778

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Questions

How long is Contagion?
Contagion runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is Contagion worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 6,725 votes, which places it #100 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 60%) and #992 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Contagion?
Contagion was directed by Steven Soderbergh. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Ocean's Eleven (2001), Erin Brockovich (2000), Traffic (2000).
Who stars in Contagion?
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.
What is Contagion rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Contagion?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26857.

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