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28 Days Later

2002·Movie·R·113 min·7.2(8,546)

The days are numbered.

Twenty-eight days after a killer virus was accidentally unleashed from a British research facility, a small group of London survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from the infected. Carried by animals and humans, the virus turns those it infects into homicidal maniacs -- and it's absolutely impossible to contain.

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Where to watch 28 Days Later in United States

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Where is 28 Days Later streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaHollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaStanJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Molotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Universal+ Amazon ChannelClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About 28 Days Later

28 Days Later is a 2002 English-language horror, thriller and science fiction film directed by Danny Boyle. The cast is led by Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 8500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

28 Days Later was produced by DNA Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 31, 2002, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $83 million worldwide.

Director
Danny Boyle
Writers
Alex Garland
Release date
October 31, 2002
OTT release
December 18, 2024
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$83 million
Production
DNA Films
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28 Days Later cast & crew

28 Days Later was directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland.

The cast features Cillian Murphy as Jim, Naomie Harris as Selena, Brendan Gleeson as Frank, Megan Burns as Hannah, Christopher Eccleston as Major Henry West, and Noah Huntley as Mark.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Murphy, cinematography is by Anthony Dod Mantle, and it was produced by Andrew Macdonald.

Is 28 Days Later worth watching?

28 Days Later holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 8,546 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.

At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy horror, thriller, and science fiction, 28 Days Later is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch 28 Days Later

28 Days Later isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

It first became available to stream digitally on December 18, 2024.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of 28 Days Later

Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

Jim

Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris

Selena

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Frank

Megan Burns

Megan Burns

Hannah

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

Major Henry West

Noah Huntley

Noah Huntley

Mark

Luke Mably

Luke Mably

Private Clifton

Stuart McQuarrie

Stuart McQuarrie

Seargent Farrell

Ricci Harnett

Ricci Harnett

Corporal Mitchell

Leo Bill

Leo Bill

Private Jones

Junior Laniyan

Junior Laniyan

Private Bell

Ray Panthaki

Ray Panthaki

Private Bedford

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28 Days Later — FAQs

Where can I watch 28 Days Later in United States?

28 Days Later is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is 28 Days Later in?

28 Days Later is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is 28 Days Later?

28 Days Later runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).

What is 28 Days Later rated?

28 Days Later is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 8,546 ratings.

When did 28 Days Later release on OTT?

28 Days Later became available digitally on December 18, 2024.

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