Description:

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.

Year:

2011

Directed By:

Steven Soderbergh

Genres:

Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Release Date:

9 September 2011 (USA)

Language:

English , Mandarin , Cantonese

Runtime:

106 min

Origin/Country:

USA | United Arab Emirates

Shooting Location:

Taylor Street, San Francisco, California, USA