Outbreak(1995)
“Try to remain calm.”
Overview
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.
Director
Wolfgang Petersen
Studio
Kopelson Entertainment
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$190M
Cast
Dustin Hoffman
as Sam Daniels
Rene Russo
as Robby Keough
Morgan Freeman
as General Billy Ford
Kevin Spacey
as Casey Schuler
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Major Salt
Donald Sutherland
as General Donald McClintock
Patrick Dempsey
as Jimbo Scott
Zakes Mokae
as Dr. Benjamin Iwabi
Malick Bowens
as Dr. Raswani
Susan Lee Hoffman
as Dr. Lisa Aronson
Benito Martinez
as Dr. Julio Ruiz
Bruce Jarchow
as Dr. Mascelli
Where to Watch
Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$190M
Production Companies
Kopelson Entertainment • Arnold Kopelson Productions • Punch Productions
You Might Also Like
Sci-Fi / Action
Gemini Man
2019
Drama / Thriller
Contagion
2011
Thriller / Action
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
2011
Sci-Fi / Drama
Light of My Life
2019
Sci-Fi / Action
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
2014
Action / Drama
Stormageddon
2015
Drama / Sci-Fi
Jonathan
2018
Action / Thriller
No Name on the Bullet
1959
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Outbreak?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Outbreak (1995).
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 quarantined, and to prevent an over reaction by the White House.
Who directed Outbreak?▼
Outbreak was directed by Wolfgang Petersen and released in 1995. It is a action, drama, science fiction, thriller film.
How long is Outbreak?▼
Outbreak has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in Outbreak?▼
The cast of Outbreak includes Dustin Hoffman as Sam Daniels, Rene Russo as Robby Keough, Morgan Freeman as General Billy Ford, Kevin Spacey as Casey Schuler, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Major Salt and more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.