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"The Andromeda Strain" (2008) More at IMDbPro »

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For detailed information about the amounts and types of (a) sex and nudity, (b) violence and gore, (c) profanity, (d) alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and (e) frightening and intense scenes in this movie, consult the IMDb Parents Guide for this movie. The Parents Guide for The Andromeda Strain can be found here.

Yes. The Andromeda Strain (1969) was written by American author Michael Crichton. The novel was adapted for the movie by American screenwriter Robert Schenkkan. It is a remake of The Andromeda Strain (1971).