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Outbreak

  • 19951995
  • RR
  • 2h 7m
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Morgan Freeman, Dustin Hoffman, and Rene Russo in Outbreak (1995)
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Army doctors struggle to find a cure for a deadly virus spreading throughout a California town that was brought to America by an African monkey.Army doctors struggle to find a cure for a deadly virus spreading throughout a California town that was brought to America by an African monkey.Army doctors struggle to find a cure for a deadly virus spreading throughout a California town that was brought to America by an African monkey.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
128K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,920
891
  • Director
    • Wolfgang Petersen
  • Writers
    • Laurence Dworet
    • Robert Roy Pool
  • Stars
    • Dustin Hoffman
    • Rene Russo
    • Morgan Freeman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Wolfgang Petersen
  • Writers
    • Laurence Dworet
    • Robert Roy Pool
  • Stars
    • Dustin Hoffman
    • Rene Russo
    • Morgan Freeman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 234User reviews
    • 80Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos1

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    Trailer 1:59
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    Morgan Freeman, Dustin Hoffman, and Rene Russo in Outbreak (1995)

    Top cast

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    Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman
    • Sam Danielsas Sam Daniels
    Rene Russo
    Rene Russo
    • Robby Keoughas Robby Keough
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • General Billy Fordas General Billy Ford
    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Casey Schuleras Casey Schuler
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    • Major Saltas Major Salt
    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • General Donald McClintockas General Donald McClintock
    Patrick Dempsey
    Patrick Dempsey
    • Jimbo Scottas Jimbo Scott
    Zakes Mokae
    Zakes Mokae
    • Dr. Benjamin Iwabias Dr. Benjamin Iwabi
    Malick Bowens
    Malick Bowens
    • Dr. Raswanias Dr. Raswani
    Susan Lee Hoffman
    Susan Lee Hoffman
    • Dr. Lisa Aronsonas Dr. Lisa Aronson
    Benito Martinez
    Benito Martinez
    • Dr. Julio Ruizas Dr. Julio Ruiz
    Bruce Jarchow
    Bruce Jarchow
    • Dr. Mascellias Dr. Mascelli
    Leland Hayward III
    • Henry Sewardas Henry Seward
    Daniel Chodos
    • Rudy Alvarezas Rudy Alvarez
    Dale Dye
    Dale Dye
    • Colonel Briggsas Colonel Briggs
    Kara Keough
    Kara Keough
    • Kate Jeffriesas Kate Jeffries
    • (as Cara Keough)
    Gina Menza
    • Mrs. Jeffriesas Mrs. Jeffries
    Per Didrik Fasmer
    • Mr. Jeffriesas Mr. Jeffries
    • Director
      • Wolfgang Petersen
    • Writers
      • Laurence Dworet
      • Robert Roy Pool
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Colonel Dr. Sam Daniels has just divorced his wife Robby Keough, who works at the CDC. Out of the blue, he is assigned by his superior General Billy Ford to investigate a lethal disease in an African village with his crew formed by the scientist Casey Schuler and Major Dr. Salt. They are impressed by the disease and Colonel Daniels reports to General Ford his findings afraid of contamination in the USA. However General Ford tells that the disease kills so fast that would never reach their country. However, an African smuggled monkey carrier of the disease is brought to USA and the customs employee Jimbo Scott unsuccessfully tries to sell the animal. He releases the monkey in the woods and spreads the disease in the beginning of an outbreak in a small town in California. Now Colonel Daniels, his ex-wife and their teams must fight the invisible enemy while Colonel Daniels discovers dark secrets from his superior General Donald McClintock. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • virus
    • epidemic
    • monkey
    • disease
    • quarantine
    • 213 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Try to remain calm.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When investigating the village in Zaire, several huts are burned down. This is the traditional tribal method for controlling the spread of an infection in many parts of the world. Food and water are left outside the entrance to the dwelling, and the occupants cannot leave. If several days (usually three or four) of these supplies are not used, then the dwelling is burned down to stop the infection from spreading.
    • Goofs
      (at around 38 mins) When Keough is trying to interview Jimbo in the hospital ICU, he is clearly intubated. Intubated patients can not talk due to the fact that the intubation tube passes through their vocal cords.
    • Quotes

      General Donald McClintock: With all due respect, Colonel Daniels, if you do not follow us to Travis Air Force Base, I will blow you out of the sky.

      Sam Daniels: General, with all due respect, fuck you, sir.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Outbreak/Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh/Bye Bye Love/Losing Isaiah/Farinelli (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      If You Don't Love Me (I'll Kill Myself)
      Written and Performed by Pete Droge

      Courtesy of American Recordings

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews234

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    With COVID19 out
    Rewatched this, I thought it was ahead of it's time as far as realistic looks for handling a pathogen able to cause a world Pandemic. Strong cast, good plot, good movie.
    helpful•16
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    • JayPatton88
    • Aug 21, 2020

    FAQ7

    • What is 'Outbreak' about?
    • Is "Outbreak" based on a book?
    • What is the beginning of the movie supposed to show? Is it where they bomb the encampment in Africa?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Korean
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Bùng Nổ
    • Filming locations
      • Ferndale, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Arnold Kopelson Productions
      • Punch Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $67,659,560
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,420,387
      • Mar 12, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $189,859,560
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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