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Pontypool

2009·Movie·NR·96 min·★ 6.5(751)

“Shut up or die.”

When disc jockey Grant Mazzy reports to his basement radio station in the Canadian town of Pontypool, he thinks it's just another day at work. But when he hears reports of a virus that turns people into zombies, Mazzy barricades himself in the radio booth and tries to figure out a way to warn his listeners about the virus and its unlikely mode of transmission.

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United StatesPhilo—
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CanadaCrave, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, CBC Gem—
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About Pontypool

Pontypool is a 2009 English-language horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Bruce McDonald. The cast is led by Stephen McHattie, Lisa Houle, Georgina Reilly. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 800 ratings.

Pontypool was produced by Ponty Up Pictures and Shadow Shows and made in Canada. It was released on March 6, 2009, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director
Bruce McDonald
Writers
Tony Burgess
Release date
March 6, 2009
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
Canada
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$0 million
Production
Ponty Up Pictures, Shadow Shows
#based on novel or book#winter#radio station#disc jockey#survival#zombie#fear#ontario, canada#radio broadcast#talk radio#zombie apocalypse#virus#trapped in building

Pontypool cast & crew

Pontypool was directed by Bruce McDonald and written by Tony Burgess.

The cast features Stephen McHattie as Grant Mazzy, Lisa Houle as Sydney Briar, Georgina Reilly as Laurel-Ann Drummond, Hrant Alianak as Dr. Mendez, Rick Roberts as Ken Loney (voice), and Daniel Fathers as Nigel Healing.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Claude Foisy, cinematography is by Mirosław Baszak, and it was produced by Jeffrey Coghlan and J. Miles Dale.

Is Pontypool worth watching?

Pontypool holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 751 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror, mystery, and science fiction, Pontypool is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Pontypool

Stephen McHattie

Stephen McHattie

Grant Mazzy

Lisa Houle

Lisa Houle

Sydney Briar

Georgina Reilly

Georgina Reilly

Laurel-Ann Drummond

Hrant Alianak

Hrant Alianak

Dr. Mendez

Rick Roberts

Rick Roberts

Ken Loney (voice)

Daniel Fathers

Daniel Fathers

Nigel Healing

Beatriz Yuste

Beatriz Yuste

Nancy Freethy

Boyd Banks

Boyd Banks

Jay (Osama)

Hannah Fleming

Hannah Fleming

Maureen (Farraj)

Laura Nordin

Laura Nordin

Spooky Woman

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Rachel Burns

Colleen (Daud)

Tony Burgess

Tony Burgess

Tony (Lawrence)

Pontypool — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Pontypool in India?

Pontypool is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch Pontypool in the US?

In the US, Pontypool is streaming on Philo.

▸Where can I watch Pontypool in the UK?

In the UK, Pontypool is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸What language is Pontypool in?

Pontypool is originally in English, with audio tracks including Armenian, English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Pontypool?

Pontypool runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).

▸What is Pontypool rated?

Pontypool is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 751 ratings.

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