Virus (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Virus is a 1999 action thriller directed by John Bruno, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and William Baldwin. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $30.7 million worldwide on a $75 million budget. Critics gave it 19 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- John Bruno
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $75M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Virus About?
The premise of Virus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A deadly outbreak of Nipah virus sweeps through Kerala, causing widespread panic and devastation. A dedicated team races against time to contain the rapidly spreading disease and mitigate its catastrophic effects. Facing immense pressure and risking their own lives, they work tirelessly to understand the virus, implement control measures, and protect the population from its deadly consequences. The situation demands courage and sacrifice as they fight to save countless lives.
Virus Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boat
- russian
- alien
- sea
- computer
- explosion
- military
- alien invasion
- robot as menace
- gore
- death
- dark horse comics
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- based on comic
- cybernetics
- ship
- storm
- virus
- typhoon
- tugboat
- weapon
- cosmonaut
- astronaut
- mir space station
- space station
- cargo
- south-pacific
- evil
- hurricane
- fear
- scientist
- abandoned ship
- anchor
- gun
- shooting
- bomb
- storm at sea
- violence
- rescue
- corpse
- dead body
- haunted ship
- sinking of a tugboat
- based on comic book
- one word title
- exposed brain
- robot
- electricity
- ocean
- sickbay
- cult film
Where to Watch Virus
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Virus Cast
Jamie Lee Curtis leads the cast, with William Baldwin. Directed by John Bruno.
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Director John Bruno
Virus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Virus 19 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
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IMDb 5.0 /10
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Metacritic 19 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 54% User score
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Virus Plot Summary
What happens in Virus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with the Russian space station Mir exchanging communications with Akademik Vladislav Volkov, a research ship in the South Pacific. Suddenly, an enormous electrical storm from deep space strikes Mir, disrupting its electronics and sending a surge towards Earth that disables the ship. Tragically, Mir’s crew seems to perish, and the fate of the research vessel’s crew remains uncertain.
Full summary
The whole story of Virus, scene by scene
Virus Box Office & Budget
Virus grossed $30.7 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, 41% of what it cost. $14 million came from the US and Canada and $16.6 million (54%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$30.7M
41% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $14M
- International
- $16.6M
- Budget
- $75M
Virus Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Clip The Call For Help
- Featurette Director John Bruno On Creating The Storm
How Well Do You Know Virus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What causes the crew of the Mir to meet a seemingly inexplicable demise?
Virus Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Lépéskényszer” and “病毒”.
- Also known as
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- Lépéskényszer
- 病毒
- 异形总动员
- 天魔驱人
- 核子大决战
- Virus - Schiff ohne Wiederkehr
- Вирус
- Wirus
- Vírus - Pusztító idegen
- הוירוס
- 바이러스
- Virüs
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- Вірус
- ヴァイラス
- Vírus
- ฅนเหล็กไวรัส เปลี่ยนพันธุ์ยึดโลก
- 天魔驅人
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Virus FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Virus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Virus?
Virus runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Virus released?
Virus was released on January 15, 1999.
Who directed Virus?
Virus was directed by John Bruno.
More films by John Bruno Who is in the cast of Virus?
Virus stars Jamie Lee Curtis and William Baldwin.
Where can I watch Virus?
In the US, Virus is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Virus make at the box office?
Virus grossed $30.7 million worldwide ($14 million domestic, $16.6 million international) on a budget of $75 million.
How is Virus rated?
Virus has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 19 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Virus have a post-credit scene?
No. Virus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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