5B (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2018, 5B is a documentary film directed by Paul Haggis, running about 93 minutes. “When people were consumed by fear, a few heroes showed the world the power of human touch” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the heart of the HIV/AIDs crisis and widespread hysteria, a single number and letter designated a ward on the fifth floor of San Francisco General Hospital, the first in the country designed specifically to deal with AIDS patients. The unit's nurses' emphasis on humanity and consideration of holistic well-being was a small miracle amidst a devastating crisis and the ensuing panic about risk and infection.
Who’s in it. 5B stars Alison Moed as Herself, Mary Magee as Herself, Sasha Cutler as Himself and Cliff Morrison as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, 5B has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 5B page.
If you liked it. Fans of 5B tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 5B (2018)?
- In US, 5B is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 5B worth watching?
- 5B holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 5B?
- 5B stars Alison Moed, Mary Magee, Sasha Cutler, Cliff Morrison and David Denmark.
- When was 5B released?
- 5B was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.