Carriers (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Carriers is a 2009 drama thriller directed by Àlex Pastor and David Pastor, starring Chris Pine, Lou Taylor Pucci and Piper Perabo. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $5.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10. Stream it on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Directors
- Àlex Pastor and David Pastor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Vantage
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Carriers About?
The premise of Carriers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seeking refuge from a devastating global pandemic, four siblings—Danny, Brian, Bobby, and Kate—set out on a perilous journey across the desolate American Southwest. As they struggle to find safety and resources, they face not only the dangers of a lawless world but also the strains and secrets within their own family, testing the bonds that hold them together.
Carriers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- post apocalypse
- closing monologue
- covered with cockroaches
- bloody face
- brassiere
- bikini top
- cleavage
- breasts
- pervert
- grindhouse film
- redneck
- world war three
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- nuclear explosion
- nuclear bomb
- atomic bomb
- post nuclear
- f word
- live action
- covid 19
- coronavirus
- gas
- mushroom cloud
- fema
- disease
- beach
- virus
- pandemic
- latex gloves
- death
- killing an animal
- shooting a dog
- eaten by an animal
- german shepherd
- time lapse photography
- driving in the rain
- shot multiple times
- abandoned by boyfriend
- rash
- golf cart crash
- desk bell
- body in a garbage truck
- racism
- biohazard sign
- disinfectant
- dust mask
- narrated by character
- breaking a car window
- upside down camera shot
- feeding birds
- home movie
Where to Watch Carriers
Stream it on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Carriers Cast
Chris Pine leads the cast, with Lou Taylor Pucci and Piper Perabo. Directed by Àlex Pastor and David Pastor.
- Co-director Àlex Pastor
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Co-director David Pastor
Carriers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Carriers 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 62% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 39%
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TMDB 61% User score
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Carriers Plot Summary
What happens in Carriers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A deadly virus known as “The World Ender Virus” has devastated the globe, resulting in the loss of a vast majority of the population. In this bleak landscape, brothers Brian and Danny, alongside Brian’s girlfriend Bobby and Danny’s friend Kate, decide to embark on a journey to seek refuge at Turtle Beach, Texas—the beloved vacation spot from their childhood. To aid in their survival, they adhere to a series of safety guidelines crafted by Brian himself.
Full summary
The whole story of Carriers, scene by scene
Carriers Box Office
Carriers grossed $5.8 million worldwide. $104,352 came from the US and Canada and $5.7 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.8M
- US & Canada
- $104.4K
- International
- $5.7M
Carriers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Carriers.
Cars in Carriers
11 cars on screen, including the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban and the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W220.
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2005 Chevrolet Suburban Main role -
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W220 Important role -
1980 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon Minor role -
1990 Chrysler LeBaron Minor role
Carriers Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Carriers - Flucht vor der tödlichen Seuche” and “病毒携带者”.
- Also known as
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- Carriers - Flucht vor der tödlichen Seuche
- 病毒携带者
- 携带者
- 绝命带原者
- Infectados
- Portadores
- Носії
- Infectados (Carriers)
- 末日病毒
- Носители
- Infectés
- Carriers - Contagio letale
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- Víruscsapda
- Veba
- Vírus
- Přenašeči
- Епидемија
- Zabójczy Wirus
- Smrtiaca nákaza
- נשאים
- 캐리어스
- 絕命帶原者
- Πανδημία
- เชื้อนรกไวรัสล้างโลก
- Nešėjai
- フェーズ6
- Epidemija
- Đại Dịch
- Purtătorii
- Infectats
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Movies Like Carriers
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Carrier, Cargo and The Domestics.
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Carriers FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Carriers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Carriers?
Carriers runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Carriers released?
Carriers was released on September 4, 2009.
Who directed Carriers?
Carriers was directed by Àlex Pastor and David Pastor.
More films by Àlex Pastor Who is in the cast of Carriers?
Carriers stars Chris Pine, Lou Taylor Pucci and Piper Perabo.
Where can I watch Carriers?
In the US, Carriers is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Carriers make at the box office?
Carriers grossed $5.8 million worldwide ($104,352 domestic, $5.7 million international).
How is Carriers rated?
Carriers has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61% on TMDB.
Does Carriers have a post-credit scene?
No. Carriers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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