59 Movies & Shows About Infectious Diseases

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…

With the World Health Organization warning of a dangerous escalation of the coronavirus, this film presents the most current and detailed account of the remarkable series of events that have brought the world to the brink of a pandemic.

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…

Two young scientists become involved in a government cover-up regarding a biological disaster that occurred at a genetic research facility.

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.

A sudden plague causes widespread blindness in a city. A small group of those affected unite to navigate the harsh realities of their enforced quarantine and ultimately overcome it.

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.

A deadly virus, known as the Reaper, ravaged Britain thirty years ago, infecting millions and claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. The country was successfully quarantined, but the virus has now returned in a major city. An elite team of…

This film explores the beginnings of the Ebola virus through interviews with scientists, people who survived Ebola, those who make public health decisions, and the author of "The Hot Zone."

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

This documentary explores outbreaks of infectious diseases.

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…

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.

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…

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

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…

"Outbreak: Anatomy of a Plague" tells the story of a flight attendant who believes she has chickenpox and isolates herself in a Montreal hotel. Weeks later, she returns to work unknowingly triggering a major public health crisis. Pandemics have historically…

A deadly virus has spread worldwide, making everyone vulnerable and untrustworthy. Four friends journey through the American West to a remote beach in the Gulf of Mexico, hoping to find safety and wait out the pandemic. Their escape turns perilous…

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.

Bacteria exist everywhere on Earth, in countless forms. They have a wide variety of roles and types, with only a tiny fraction – about 1% – being harmful. This film explores the fascinating world of bacteria, presenting recent scientific discoveries…

A troubled teenager, whose father works as a research scientist, steals a laboratory rat. The rat carries a deadly, incurable virus that could potentially kill 100 million people within three weeks.

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.

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…

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.

A young man, who has lost his parents, is attacked by a strange creature. He is then infected with a disease that causes anything he touches to become deadly.

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…

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…

A strange epidemic sweeps the globe, causing people to die instantly from a fear of open spaces. With the world's population confined indoors, Barcelona spirals into chaos. Determined to find his missing girlfriend, Julia, Marc embarks on a perilous journey…

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…

This film follows Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim, a British emergency doctor working with Doctors Without Borders in Kailahun, Sierra Leone, during the intense Ebola outbreak of fall 2014. Using cameras mounted on medical goggles, the film offers an unprecedented look inside…

A medical researcher arrives at a site of a severe plague outbreak and is forced to make difficult choices about how to allocate a limited supply of the available vaccine.

This docu-drama recounts a fictional global crisis: a terrorist attack using smallpox as a weapon. The attack begins in New York City, carried out methodically by a lone individual who spreads the disease throughout the city. Using archival footage and…

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,…

This film explores the nature of viruses, how they impact human health, and their transmission. Doctors, virologists, and scientists investigate the outbreak of the Zika virus, assessing its potential effects on widespread communities and considering strategies to combat the disease.

Years after a virus transformed people into cannibalistic creatures, a cure is discovered. Now, the survivors face the difficult task of returning to a world irrevocably changed.

Near the end of World War I, a soldier struggling with the effects of combat is tasked with a dangerous mission. He must venture into tunnels beneath the battlefield to thwart a German scheme with the potential to change the…

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…

A fast-spreading, deadly virus is transmitted through human coughs and amplified by migratory birds. As scientists desperately search for a cure, they race against time to contain the outbreak.

This documentary offers a raw and intimate look at the experiences of patients and healthcare workers facing the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan.

In July 2009, a devastating event struck the peaceful seaside town of Claridge, Maryland. Two million fish washed up on the shore, followed by a thousand blackbirds falling from the sky. The authorities concealed the truth about the tragedy that…

When a global pandemic transforms most of humanity into aggressive, infected creatures, Morgan emerges as a leader. He possesses a unique gift: he can understand the infected. Guiding the remaining survivors, Morgan embarks on a perilous quest to find the…

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 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…

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.

Four ecology students at a remote Arctic research station uncover a terrifying truth about global warming: the danger lies not just in melting ice, but in what's been preserved within it. A prehistoric parasite is released from a Woolly Mammoth…

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 military officer and a concerned mother journey to New Mexico from overseas to investigate a dangerous virus outbreak.

A British doctor battles a cholera outbreak in a remote Chinese village, all while dealing with marital unhappiness back home – his wife is unfaithful.

Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a quiet research doctor, changes his life when he tests a drug meant to bring consciousness back to people with a very rare illness. Leonard is the first patient to get the treatment, and his recovery unexpectedly…