Antiviral (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2012, Antiviral is a horror and science fiction film directed by Brandon Cronenberg, running about 110 minutes. “What If You Could Feel Like They Do... We Can Help.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Syd March is an employee at a clinic that sells injections of live viruses harvested from sick celebrities to obsessed fans. When he becomes infected with the disease that kills super sensation Hannah Geist, Syd becomes a target for collectors and rabid fans. He must unravel the mystery surrounding her death before he suffers the same fate.
Who’s in it. Antiviral stars Caleb Landry Jones as Syd March, Sarah Gadon as Hannah Geist, Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Abendroth and Joe Pingue as Arvid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Antiviral has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and 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 Antiviral page.
If you liked it. Fans of Antiviral tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Antiviral (2012)?
- In US, Antiviral is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Antiviral worth watching?
- Antiviral holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Antiviral?
- Antiviral stars Caleb Landry Jones, Sarah Gadon, Malcolm McDowell, Joe Pingue and Sheila McCarthy.
- When was Antiviral released?
- Antiviral was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.