
Outbreak
Try to remain calm.
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen
Produced by Kopelson Entertainment, Arnold Kopelson Productions
A high-stakes medical thriller about containing a deadly epidemic, balancing scientific urgency with military and political pressure.
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.
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Is Outbreak easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Outbreak scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Outbreak sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Does Outbreak end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Outbreak violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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