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Contagion (2011)  link to Contagion on IMDb  link to trailer on IMDb

Number: 1787

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IMDb Rating:
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6.6/10 (190.7K votes)

Country: United States, 106 minutes

Spoken languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Genres: Thriller, Drama

Director(s): Steven Soderbergh

Storyline:
Soon after her return from a business trip to Hong Kong, Beth Emhoff dies from what is a flu or some other type of infection. Her young son dies later the same day. Her husband Mitch however seems immune. Thus begins the spread of a deadly infection. For doctors and administrators at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, several days pass before anyone realizes the extent or gravity of this new infection. They must first identify the type of virus in question and then find a means of combating it, a process that will likely take several months. As the contagion spreads to millions of people worldwide, societal order begins to break down as people panic.

Cast:

Gwyneth Paltrow Beth Emhoff
Tien You Chui Li Fai
Josie Ho Li Fai's Sister
Daria Strokous Irina
Matt Damon Mitch Emhoff

Medium: Digital Copy,

Location: Red 4TB Drive

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 16:9 Widescreen