42 Films About Pandemics and Viral Outbreaks

A director and screenwriter working together on a script about a global pandemic find the line between fiction and reality dissolving. Their story of an epidemic spreading on the page begins to eerily mirror real-world events. The film examines the…

Wes Nolan awakens in a deserted warehouse with no memory of how he got there. He's been abducted by a person known only as "Lazarus," who is holding him captive for the Ebola cure. Wes is a virologist and microbiologist…

A slow-burn action thriller focusing on a virus outbreak in a New Mexico county and the local veterinarian who becomes deeply involved.

A mysterious parasite infects the population, driving them to uncontrollable binges of eating and an insatiable thirst for water. The infected are unable to resist their urges, effectively controlled by the parasite's influence.

What starts as a flu outbreak rapidly escalates into a global pandemic. With rising fatalities and widespread fear, the government prepares drastic measures to control the spread.

When a bio-weapon virus escapes and spreads worldwide, the U.S. President declares a national emergency.

A doctor races against time to stop a growing health crisis after passengers on a flight to Los Angeles become ill following a meal of shrimp contaminated with cholera from Mexico. The doctor must identify the origin of the contamination…

In the 21st century, terrorists unleash a devastating new weapon: a highly contagious, Level Four Ebola virus. Their first target is the President of the United States, and the virus quickly spreads. With no cure in sight, the military's drastic…

A residential block is plunged into chaos when its residents discover their apartments have been inexplicably sealed. As panic rises, the neighbors must band together to uncover the reason behind this terrifying confinement. But as desperation grows, will cooperation prevail,…

In Glasgow, Scotland, as a strange global pandemic starts to emerge, epidemiologist Susan finds herself falling for Michael, a talented cook.

Bimbo Akintola, Danny Glover, and TIFF Rising Star Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama star in director Steve Gukas' gripping true story about dedicated healthcare workers in Lagos who confront the Ebola outbreak of 2014.

A young virologist encounters a virus unlike any he has previously known. It is an unexpected challenge.

Passengers on a European express train face a desperate fight for survival when they are exposed to a deadly virus. Trapped on the moving train, they struggle to get help from authorities who are unresponsive. As the virus spreads, their…

A bubonic plague outbreak hits a South American city. As panic spreads and the military seals off the area, an idealistic doctor chooses to remain and assist the afflicted. Amidst the shifting crisis, he bravely fights the disease, aided by…

A dark, isolated hospital becomes the site of a dangerous infection, the result of a single doctor's error. Here, death is a constant threat.

This is a true story about the devastating Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, India, and the brave efforts of many people who worked to stop the epidemic's spread.

A dirty bomb detonates in Los Angeles, causing major traffic disruptions on the freeways and releasing a cloud of toxic material.

In Paris, residents are reporting that the doors of their apartments have been sprayed with the number "4" and the letters "clt." When a man is found dead in his apartment under mysterious circumstances, Detective Jean-Baptiste Adamsberg and his partner…

A family of doctors running a medical clinic faces a sudden cholera outbreak, alongside other challenges including a movie star who is uncooperative during her treatment.

Scientists confined to a secure room race against time to determine if they've contracted a lethal virus. They must figure out if escape is possible, or if they will be subjected to emergency exposure protocols.

Investigative journalist Chris Morris fearlessly examines Britain's most troubling issues, revealing societal problems with sharp detail. The documentary series confronts difficult subjects like animal cruelty, drug abuse, sex scandals, and political corruption. In a notable 2001 episode, Morris tackles the…

A virologist contracts a novel and perilous bacteria. He isolates himself at home, determined to find a cure.

A deadly airborne virus spreads across the northeastern United States, forcing teacher Elliot Moore and his wife Alma to escape the infected cities for the countryside. They journey to uncover the source of the outbreak, questioning whether it's a terrorist…

A plague spreads through Hamburg, prompting some residents to flee the city's quarantine. However, their escape reveals the disease's far greater reach.

During a worldwide crisis, the emergence of the AIDS epidemic throws researchers into a struggle to understand the puzzling illness endangering many lives. The film follows scientists as they confront this difficult challenge, revealing the internal conflicts and competition within…

After a virus devastates most of humanity, a young woman records her family’s experiences while sheltering in place and struggles to keep her sister safe from the infection.

Teenager Sarah falls seriously ill on a flight to New York. Realizing it's something far worse than a cold, she collapses and dies in the hospital shortly after, the cause revealed to be the plague. To prevent widespread panic, epidemic…

In a small Alberta ranching community, mysterious anthrax deaths among cattle spark tension. As ranchers suspect a local agricultural research center, a reporter fuels their anger, encouraging a sit-in led by the RCMP officer's mother-in-law. When a rancher dies from…

In New York City, Sheila Bennet and her husband, Matt Krane, attempt to sell a collection of valuable jewels they illegally brought from Cuba, but the police are closing in on them. At the same time, government officials launch an…

A medical examiner in New Orleans discovers a shocking truth: a robbery victim died from bubonic plague. While the city remains unaware of the danger, he has 48 hours to find the killer. The investigation plunges into the city's hidden…

Emergency room doctor Tsuyoshi Matsuoka encounters a patient with a completely unknown virus. The patient suffers severe symptoms: high fever, seizures, bloody vomiting, and organ failure. Is this a new strain of flu, or something entirely different? As cases multiply,…

A man on the run flees across continents to escape capture, beginning in Hong Kong and heading towards South Africa. He discovers he has immunity to the Ebola virus. Now, he must return home, but his journey inadvertently plunges him…

In 2027, humanity faces extinction after a global infertility crisis. A former activist takes on a perilous mission: to transport a pregnant woman to a sea sanctuary. The woman’s child represents a potential breakthrough for scientists desperately trying to restore…

A bird flu outbreak evolves into a virus capable of spreading between people.

A classified government facility researching biological weapons experiences a containment breach, releasing a mysterious bacteria within the complex. Scientists and agents must now work together in a desperate race against time to prevent the deadly pathogen from spreading. As the…

A tense thriller unfolds in a tight rural community when a dangerous biological weapon is released, infecting the residents. The virus quickly turns people into violently enraged versions of themselves, endangering those they love. The uninfected townspeople fight for survival,…

A rare and deadly African plague is spreading rapidly through America's major cities. A determined doctor, Dr. Marissa Blumenthal, races to uncover the truth behind its origin, but she becomes a target herself. As humanity faces extinction, Dr. Blumenthal discovers…

Four friends are stranded in their hometown as they witness their peers and neighbors rapidly descending into terrifying madness.

In an isolated Antarctic research station, a team of scientists represents humanity's last chance. A military virus released in a plane crash has devastated the world. With time running out, they must race to develop a cure. Their mission is…

A deadly airborne virus spreads rapidly, threatening to kill within days. As the global outbreak intensifies, the medical world frantically searches for a cure while trying to contain the escalating panic.