Resident Evil (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2002, Resident Evil is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, running about 100 minutes. “A secret experiment. A deadly virus. A fatal mistake.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a virus leaks from a top-secret facility, turning all resident researchers into ravenous zombies and their lab animals into mutated hounds from hell, the government sends in an elite military task force to contain the outbreak.
Who’s in it. Resident Evil stars Milla Jovovich as Alice, Michelle Rodriguez as Rain Ocampo, Eric Mabius as Matt Addison and James Purefoy as Spence Parks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Resident Evil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $103M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Resident Evil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Resident Evil 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 Resident Evil (2002)?
- In US, Resident Evil is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Resident Evil worth watching?
- Resident Evil holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Resident Evil?
- Resident Evil stars Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Eric Mabius, James Purefoy and Ryan McCluskey.
- When was Resident Evil released?
- Resident Evil was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.