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Outbreak

"This animal carries a deadly virus... and the greatest medical crisis in the world is about to happen."

March 10, 1995 2h 9m 6.6/10 (2,408 votes)

Originally released in 1995. Outbreak is a action/drama film. directed by Wolfgang Petersen. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, and Morgan Freeman

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 10, 1995 30 years ago
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Runtime 2h 9m 129 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (2,408 votes)
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Budget $50M Production budget
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Box Office $189.9M 3.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$50,000,000
Revenue
$189,900,000

Production Companies

  • Kopelson Entertainment
  • Arnold Kopelson Productions
  • Punch Productions
  • Warner Bros. Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Outbreak 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 quarantin...

Who directed Outbreak?

Outbreak was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.

How long is Outbreak?

Outbreak has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).

When was Outbreak released?

Outbreak was released on March 10, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Outbreak?

The main cast of Outbreak includes Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Cuba Gooding Jr..

Is Outbreak worth watching?

Outbreak has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 2,408 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.