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Contagion

2011·Movie·PG-13·106 min·6.6(6,563)

Nothing spreads like fear.

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.

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About Contagion

Contagion is a 2011 English-language drama, thriller and science fiction film directed by Steven Soderbergh. The cast is led by Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 6600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max.

Contagion was produced by Participant, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, and Double Feature Films and made in United States of America and United Arab Emirates. It was released on September 8, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $138 million worldwide.

Director
Steven Soderbergh
Writers
Scott Z. Burns
Release date
September 8, 2011
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, United Arab Emirates
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$138 million
Production
Participant, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Double Feature Films
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Contagion cast & crew

Contagion was directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Scott Z. Burns.

The cast features 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, and Jennifer Ehle as Ally Hextall.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cliff Martinez, cinematography is by Steven Soderbergh, and it was produced by Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher.

Is Contagion worth watching?

Contagion holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 6,563 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, thriller, and science fiction, Contagion is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Contagion

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Cast of Contagion

Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard

Leonora Orantes

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Mitch Emhoff

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Ellis Cheever

Jude Law

Jude Law

Alan Krumwiede

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet

Erin Mears

Jennifer Ehle

Jennifer Ehle

Ally Hextall

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Beth Emhoff

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Lyle Haggerty

Elliott Gould

Elliott Gould

Ian Sussman

Chin Han

Chin Han

Sun Feng

John Hawkes

John Hawkes

Roger

Anna Jacoby-Heron

Anna Jacoby-Heron

Jory Emhoff

Contagion — FAQs

Where can I watch Contagion in United States?

Contagion is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel in United States.

Is Contagion on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Contagion is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Contagion in?

Contagion is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Cantonese, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Contagion?

Contagion runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).

What is Contagion rated?

Contagion is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 6,563 ratings.

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