Outbreak (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1995, Outbreak is an action, thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, running about 127 minutes. “This animal carries a deadly virus... and the greatest medical crisis in the world is about to happen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deadly airborne virus finds its way into the USA and starts killing off people at an epidemic rate. Col. Sam Daniels' job is to stop the virus spreading from a small town, which must be quarantined, and to prevent an over reaction by the White House.
Who’s in it. Outbreak stars Dustin Hoffman as Sam Daniels, Rene Russo as Robby Keough, Morgan Freeman as General Billy Ford and Kevin Spacey as Casey Schuler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Outbreak has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $189.9M at the box office.
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 Outbreak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outbreak 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 Outbreak (1995)?
- In US, Outbreak 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 Outbreak worth watching?
- Outbreak holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Outbreak?
- Outbreak stars Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey and Cuba Gooding Jr..
- When was Outbreak released?
- Outbreak was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.