Viral (2016): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Viral is a 2016 sci-fi thriller directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $551,760 worldwide. IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Stream it on Netflix, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Directors
- Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dimension Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Viral About?
The premise of Viral without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 2020, a group of young YouTubers sets out to explore their identities and pursue online recognition. However, as the world around them descends into chaos, they find themselves increasingly reliant on their digital lives for connection and a sense of stability. Their online existence becomes a vital lifeline as reality begins to blur.
Viral Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- blood splatter
- bubble gum
- cannibalism
- centers for disease control
- contagion
- coughing blood
- coughing up blood
- crutches
- death of sister
- deer
- epidemic
- falling into water
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- female student
- flare
- flare gun
- foaming at the mouth
- gas station
- gun
- high school
- infected
- infection
- internet
- internet video
- jumping into water
- kiss
- laptop computer
- latex gloves
- loss of sister
- masked man
- medical face mask
- needle
- neighbor
- nightmare
- no cell phone signal
- one word title
- outbreak
- pandemic
- parasite
- parasitic worm
- party
- peephole
- photograph
- pistol
- plague
- quarantine
- reference to barack obama
- roof
- school bus
- screaming in pain
- seizure
Where to Watch Viral
Stream it on Netflix, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Viral
Directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost.
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Co-director Henry Joost
Viral Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Viral 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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TMDB 56% User score
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Movie Insider 2.6 /5
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Viral Plot Summary
What happens in Viral from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two high-school sisters, Stacey and Emma, have recently moved to a quiet suburban area in California where their father will take on a new role teaching high school science. Emma finds it challenging to fit into the community, while Stacey quickly makes friends and even lands a boyfriend, CJ. The family dynamics are tense, with Emma’s mother away and the parents’ relationship strained, a tension that becomes clearer as the days unfold.
Full summary
The whole story of Viral, scene by scene
Viral Box Office
Viral grossed $551,760 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$551.8K
- International
- $551.8K
Viral Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Viral.
How Well Do You Know Viral?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the relationship between Stacey and Emma?
Cars in Viral
20 cars on screen, including the 1995 Ford Explorer and the 2000 Subaru Outback.
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1983 AM General M-923 Minor role
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Movies Like Viral
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Antiviral, V/H/S: Viral and Contagion.
Viral FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Viral, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Viral?
Viral runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Viral released?
Viral was released on July 29, 2016.
Who directed Viral?
Viral was directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost.
More films by Ariel Schulman Where can I watch Viral?
In the US, Viral is streaming on Netflix and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Viral make at the box office?
Viral grossed $551,760 worldwide.
How is Viral rated?
Viral has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 56% on TMDB and 2.6/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Viral have a post-credit scene?
No. Viral has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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