Pandemic (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, Pandemic is an action, thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Takahisa Zeze, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. ER doctor Tsuyoshi Matsuoka receives a patient with a virus unlike anything he's seen before. His symptoms include high fever, convulsions, vomiting of blood and multiple organ failure. Could this be a new form of influenza or is it some other variety of virus? As the situation worsens and more cases begin arriving, a medical officer from the World Health Organization named Eiko Kobayashi is dispatched to the area. At the rate the virus is spreading, the entire city’s transportation system and infrastructure would be brought to a halt within 3 months. Within 6 months it could spread to tens of millions of people--reaching a death toll far worse than any war.
Who’s in it. Pandemic stars Satoshi Tsumabuki as Tsuyoshi Matsuoka, Rei Dan as Eiko Kobayashi, Ryoko Kuninaka as Takako Mita and Yoji Tanaka as Eisuke Mita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Pandemic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pandemic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pandemic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pandemic (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pandemic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pandemic worth watching?
- Pandemic holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pandemic?
- Pandemic stars Satoshi Tsumabuki, Rei Dan, Ryoko Kuninaka, Yoji Tanaka and Chizuru Ikewaki.
- When was Pandemic released?
- Pandemic was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.